Senior Manager

Senior Manager of Compensation

The Senior Manager of Compensation is a strategic leader, responsible for the development of a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns employee rewards with results that support the organization’s objectives. The compensation program enables the organization to attract, reward, and retain top talent for a North American workforce (US and Canada).

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s compensation strategy.
• Oversee the design and administration of base pay, incentive and commission plans across all employee levels.
• Drive the design, communication, and continuous improvement of compensation, recognition and other programs.
• Lead the management of all employee benefit programs, including evaluation and recommendation of changes to improve cost effectiveness, employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Lead the analysis of compensation, providing regular reports and data‑driven insights to stakeholders.
• Apply regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including wage and hour, ERISA, ACA, and provincial employment standards (e.g., Quebec).
• Support North American payroll teams, ensuring all employees are paid in accordance with federal, state, and provincial laws and best practices.
• Stay up to date with changes in wage and hour regulations and implement necessary adjustments in payroll processes.

• Plan, assign, and direct work.
• Coach and appraise performance.
• Reward and discipline employees.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.

• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, practices and trends.
• Proven ability to design and implement incentive programs that support organizational goals.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the financial impact of reward programs.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing compensation and benefit programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strategic thinker with a results‑oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS tools, and related systems.
• Ability to handle confidential material and associated issues professionally.
• Proficiency in quantitative principles in compensation and job analysis.
• Strong leadership ability and experience navigating a complex matrix organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or commensurate experience.
• Minimum six years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits management with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret compensation data and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Proven track record of ensuring compliance through regular audits and proactive discrepancy resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage benefit providers, payroll systems, and compensation vendors.
• Strong project‑management skills.

• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS).
• Experience designing and implementing compensation programs in Canada and the USA, with regard to:
  • Global compensation practices for potential international growth.
  • HRIS and compensation tool implementation.
  • Knowledge of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other equity offerings.
  • Cross‑border tax considerations for U.S. and Canada employees.
  • Data‑visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Union‑specific compensation administration.
  • Regulatory knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and emerging issues.
  • Construction payroll practices, particularly prevailing wages.

Must be able to communicate effectively (see, hear, speak, and write clearly), with manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.

The office is clean, orderly, properly lit, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

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