Manager, Total Rewards

We are partnering with a organization in the utilities sector to hire an experienced Manager, Total Rewards who will drive compensation planning, oversee benefits programs, and support key strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience, including people management, with a strong foundation in compensation, benefits and overall total rewards.

Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid (on-site three days a week)
Salary Range: $124,000- $140,000 (based on experience)

Advantages
Take on a strategic leadership role shaping comprehensive compensation, wellness, and pension programs that elevate the employee experience.
Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of compensation and benefits professionals.
Make a direct impact on organizational goals by supporting high-level initiatives like collective bargaining and regulatory proceedings.
Additional benefits: target bonus, three weeks vacation, benefits premiums covered by employer, benefits from day one, and more.

Responsibilities
Oversee and optimize compensation strategies, market benchmarking, and the job evaluation process.
Manage end-to-end benefits programs for active employees and retirees, which includes negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to provide expert advice on salary recommendations for new hires and internal employee movements.
Lead the annual performance-based compensation review, including incentive programs.
Prepare and present total rewards data to support regulatory evidence and proceedings.

Qualifications
A University bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, or an equivalent blend of education and practical experience.
A minimum of 7 years of professional-level HR experience, specifically focused on compensation, benefits, and job evaluation.
People leadership is a requirement for this role, as there will be direct reports.
Demonstrated progressive leadership experience with strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively motivate a team and handle a high volume of work.

Summary
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to this posting, or you can email your resume directly to kathryn.oconnor@randstad.ca with the job title in the subject line.
I also welcome you to connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-o-connor-cpc-7136842a/

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