Manager, Rewards

Job Details

Description

Purpose

The Manager, Total Rewards reports directly to the Director, Total Rewards and People Analytics.

As a member of the Total Rewards sub-department, this role is part of the team which plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top talent through a competitive, strategic total rewards program that reflects our organization’s core values, objectives and philosophies. The Manager, Compensation and Benefits, plays a key role in delivering innovative, competitive, and cost-effective compensation and benefits programs that are valued by our employees.

This role works closely with the Senior Leadership, employees, and a wide range of internal and external partners in the delivery of programs and services.

Key Responsiblities

Design and implement Total Rewards Programs:

• Leads all compensation and rewards related processes and programs, including job leveling, pensions, pay decisions, training, and other ad-hoc projects.

• Actively participates in the development of a comprehensive, competitive compensation and benefits strategy in alignment with the company’s objectives, initiatives, and budget guidelines.

• Along with the Director, Total Rewards, leads the global annual salary administration/merit budget/variable compensation pay planning process; develops and recommends appropriate administrative procedures and communication tools to ensure a smooth and transparent process including but not limited to:

o Year End process support

o Supporting the overall planning and execution of the annual global compensation cycle

o Working with the People and Culture (P&C) Business Partners to ensure full support and information is in place for the business lines

o Auditing and clarifying data and reporting structures in time for year end

• Supports with the development and implementation of compensation guidelines/policies and programs that support the business strategy and that enables it to attract, retain and motivate talented employees.

• Provides advice to Senior Leaders, Managers and P&C Business Partners on pay decisions and salary treatment for promotions, transfers, policy and guideline interpretation, and job evaluation, including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs.

• Performs regular market and internal analyses to ensure competitiveness and equity of our compensation and benefits programs.

• Monitors the effectiveness of the total rewards programs recommending plan revisions as well as new plans that are cost-effective and consistent with external trends and company objectives.

• Initiates various analysis projects and the design of new or special compensation programs to address particular market and business needs or as directed by Senior Leadership.

• Partners with external vendors as needed to conduct market research and benchmarking analysis.

• Participates in approved salary surveys through the collection and reporting of data to third-party survey providers. Reviews salary survey results and provides recommendations on additions/deletions of benchmark jobs in use, and updates to salary ranges.

• Reviews requests for job level review and makes recommendations.

• Documents the production of all compensation programs and processes for P&C team’s reference.

• Supports and consult with Talent Acquisition in salary recommendations/offers.

• Keeps the team apprised of national, provincial/state and local compensation and benefits laws and regulations to ensure company compliance.

• Conducts Manager training and provides support as needed relating to total rewards programs.

• Spearheads compensation communication development and delivery, as required.

Benefits Administration:

• Maintains overall supervision of the Company’s global employee benefit programs and ensures compliance with federal, provincial/state and local laws and regulations.

• Manages and supports overall administration of all local and global benefit plans, including the annual benefit renewal process, and recommends cost controls and enhancements.

• Along with Director, Total Rewards, oversees the Employer Retirement Savings Matching plans (RRSP, UK Pension, 401K) including…