Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Position: Manager, Compensation & Benefits
Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario
Salary: $125,000 to $135,000
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Posting Type: Open vacancy

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead the administration and optimization of compensation and benefits programs. Reporting to a senior HR leader, this hybrid role is based in downtown Toronto and oversees compensation planning, job evaluation, benefits administration, and total rewards initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead a team of HR professionals and support the development of programs that align with organizational objectives and talent priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and develop a team of compensation and benefits professionals, overseeing day-to-day operations, projects, and performance management.
- Manage compensation planning, including annual salary reviews, incentive programs, market benchmarking, and job evaluation.
- Provide compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, internal transfers, and other employee movements in partnership with HR stakeholders.
- Oversee employee benefits programs, including vendor management, contract negotiations, program governance, and cost optimization.
- Develop and implement total rewards strategies encompassing compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and retirement programs.
- Partner with HR stakeholders on compensation analysis, financial modeling, and the implementation of HR programs and policies.
- Oversee compensation and benefits reporting, analytics, and compliance-related activities.
- Identify opportunities to enhance program effectiveness, improve processes, and support employee attraction and retention.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
- 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with expertise in compensation, benefits, and job evaluation.
- Progressive leadership experience, including team management and project leadership.
- Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary benchmarking, job evaluation methodologies, and benefits administration.
- Experience with HR analytics, job design, and incentive programs is considered an asset.
- CHRP designation and/or compensation or benefits certification preferred.
- Experience managing compensation review cycles, benefits vendors, and complex HR projects.

Please send your resume in Word format to Morgan McKenzie at morgan.mckenzie@quantum.ca.

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