Rewards Manager, HR​/Recruitment

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional in compensation and benefits. The individual will contribute to the management of various total rewards programs, policies, and procedures aligned with Danone’s global vision. The role reports to the Senior Total Rewards Manager for Danone Canada.

• Administer employee benefits programs (group insurance and retirement plans) for Canadian employees and respond to their questions and specific requests as needed.
• Participate in the annual renewal of the group insurance program and lead the renewal campaign and related communications.
• Audit insurance premiums and pension plan contributions for reconciliation purposes in collaboration with the payroll team and validate changes in HRIS systems.
• Manage workplace leave files and processes, including disability, parental leave, and unpaid leave.
• Coordinate the pension plan governance committees and manage and monitor initiatives related to retirement savings education and financial well‑being.

• Support the administration and communication of annual salary review programs, short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, total rewards statements and annual voluntary share purchase program for Canada.
• Complete annual compensation surveys and market analyses.
• Collaborate with HR partners to perform job evaluations and provide guidance on hiring, promotions, and other compensation‑related matters.
• Participate annually in Danone’s market positioning analysis, the development of salary ranges, and internal equity reviews, in alignment with global Danone guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Quebec and Ontario Pay Equity legislation and pay transparency requirements.

• Ensure the maintenance of Danone Canada HR policies, contribute to the development of new ones as needed, and participate in Danone Canada’s internal audits and external certifications related to total rewards.

The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000.00 to $ CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.

Danone Canada also offers a competitive short‑term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.

As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI‑enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.

This posting is for a newly created role.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or human Resources.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR role, including at least three years in compensation and in administering group insurance and retirement programs.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

What are you waiting for? Join our team and enjoy these exceptional benefits!

Danone Canada is a business unit of Danone and operates from headquarter offices in Boucherville, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario. Danone Canada is the country’s largest consumer‑facing B Corporation, demonstrating that the company meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. From year to year, Danone is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for its forward‑thinking work environment and was awarded the Parity Certification Women in Governance for our commitment towards gender equality in the workplace.

We have 500+ employees across Canada that are engaged and energized to deliver Danone’s mission:
Bringing health through to food to as many people as possible, by working on strong brands such as Activia, Oikos, Danone, Silk, International Delight and many others. Come join our movement for a healthier world:
One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone Canada doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to cultural background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or age. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

Please note that this posting has been written in the masculine form solely to shorten the text. We promote diversity and encourage all people with the skills mentioned in this posting to apply for this position.

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses:
Essential Dairy and Plant‑Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.