C&B HR Manager

The person serves as a tactical/ strategic partner to business leaders and HR stakeholders by providing market insights, compensation analytics, salary benchmarking, benefits optimization, and governance over salary review and incentive programs.

• Develop and implement compensation strategies aligned with organizational goals and talent management objectives.
• Design and manage salary structures, grading systems, job evaluation methodologies, and pay frameworks.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Review and recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, and compensation packages.
• Lead annual compensation review processes, including merit increases, salary adjustments, and budget planning.
• Manage short-term and long-term incentive programs, including bonus schemes, sales incentives, commissions, and retention programs.
• Conduct compensation analysis to identify pay gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with business leaders on compensation decisions for key hires and critical talent.
• Maintain compensation governance and approval processes.

• Develop and manage employee benefits programs, including:
• Medical and healthcare insurance
• Dental and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness initiatives
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Leave and flexible benefits programs
• Evaluate benefits offerings to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers, benefits providers, and consultants.
• Lead annual benefits renewal and negotiation processes.
• Monitor benefits utilization and recommend program enhancements.
• Ensure accurate administration and communication of employee benefits.

• Design and administer reward and recognition initiatives.
• Develop employee retention and engagement incentive programs.
• Support implementation of total rewards strategies.
• Assess effectiveness and ROI of recognition programs.
• Promote employee understanding of total rewards offerings.

• Generate compensation and benefits reports for management.
• Analyze workforce compensation trends and benefits costs.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs related to:
• Compensation competitiveness
• Pay equity
• Benefits utilization
• Employee retention
• Reward program effectiveness
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support workforce planning and budgeting.

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, employment standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor developments in compensation legislation and regulatory changes.
• Maintain compensation and benefits policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of employee compensation information.
• Manage compliance related to executive compensation where applicable.

• Manage compensation and benefits modules within HRIS systems.
• Lead process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy within HR and payroll systems.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and HR Operations teams.
• Participate in HR digital transformation projects related to rewards administration.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR operations team and business leaders.
• Present compensation recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with HR Managers and Finance during budget planning cycles.
• Support employee communication regarding compensation and benefits programs.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, survey providers, and vendors.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and/or
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)

• At least 8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 5 years specializing in Compensation & Benefits.
• Experience designing compensation frameworks and managing benefits programs.
• Experience with salary surveys, job evaluation, and reward programs.
• Experience supporting large employee populations (> 1000+ employees preferred).