Senior Total Rewards Specialist Jobs

Minimum 8 plus years of experience in Compensation and Benefits required, Including a minimum of ten years of management experience.

Implement and manage the strategy as well as oversee the day-to-day operations of Compensation and Benefits and Total Rewards system.

Provide consultative services on matters of benefit policy rationale, interpretation, and application, including contract review, educational materials, and employee presentations.

Subject matter expert for Compensation and Benefits, and other legislative requirements as per ESA.

Health benefits with no payroll deduction

Manage the compensation process by ensuring process guidelines/ framework are communicated to leaders, processes completed on time.

Exceptional project management skills with proactive updates and follow-through on tasks.

Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the HRIS and equity management systems (Workday and Shareworks).

Participate in special compensation projects and initiatives as needed, such as change management support for acquisitions and/or organization redesign.

Oversight of necessary document and records management on total rewards program materials in an organized manner.

5-7 years’ experience in a compensation-focused role, with exposure to LTIP, STIP, equity compensation, and benefits administration is required.

Proficiency using Shareworks or a similar equity management software, is preferred.

Provide administrative support to the Benefits team in drafting benefit memos to be sent out to all eligible employees.

Be the first point of contact for all benefit-related inquiries from employees.

Manage the vendor creation and purchase order process for the Total Rewards team.

1 year of dynamic and proven compensation/total rewards experience

A clear and succinct communicator (verbal and written); excellent listening skills.

Supervise the HR inbox and help to triage inquiries to the right subject matter expert.

Excellent communication, critical thinking and relationship management skills

A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

Manage timelines/deliverables towards the successful delivery of projects.

Provide knowledge transfer to team members and support staff through application demos, walkthroughs, and documentation.

Experience in developing cloud-native solutions on AWS preferred

Good understanding of business knowledge/interacting with the business, with an eagerness to contribute to the systems that support them

Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration or Commerce with a focus in Finance.

Solid organization, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.

Help develop and implement on-going benefit projects.

Work closely with the Human Resources and Benefits Operations teams in answering inquiries related to our total rewards program and processes.

Act as a liaison for our total rewards programs with our HR Business Partners, people managers and employees.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Total Rewards or as an HR Analyst.

Actively share knowledge and experience to enhance the development of all team members

Fostering and encouraging Advisors and Relationship Managers to incorporate financial planning in their business model.

Championing the value, benefits and outcomes of financial planning to both advisors/RMs and clients.

Presentation skills particularly related to financial matters including the ability to present complex financial concepts in an easily understood manner

Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to quickly build relationships and trust.

Expert knowledge of financial planning software (Naviplan) in order to prepare financial plans

Competitive benefits plan, including a Defined Benefit pension plan

Manages the creation, changes and maintenance of HCM Supervisory Organization, Custom Organizations, Location, Pay Group, etc.

Leads special projects to support total rewards initiatives and strategic priorities, program development and governance for compensation and benefit plans.

Knowledge of job evaluation systems.

Proven customer service and partnership skills and a committed team player.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.

Proven experience as a Total Rewards Specialist or in a similar role, designing and managing compensation programs.

In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and relevant regulations.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data, conduct market research, and provide data-driven recommendations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Develop and Implement Total Rewards Programs:

Experience in designing, implementing, and administering ESOP programs, including knowledge of legal requirements, valuation methods, and effective communication strategies.

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Partner with brokers and vendors to manage benefit plan renewals, contracts, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Knowledge of local, state/provincial, and federal regulations related to compensation, benefits, and employment practices.

Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and compensation software for efficient data management, analysis and program administration.

Relevant certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).

Previous HR leadership expertise with people management responsibilities.

Solid knowledge of employment legislation and HR management processes.

Audit benefit plans to identify opportunities for savings and ways to enhance competitive offerings

University degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline

Total Rewards program design and development experience in benefits, compensation and recognition, pension is an asset

Experience with HRIS & HR Systems coupled with exceptions MS Office, Visio and Project skills.

Process compensation changes for Management and Executive level employees

Strong experience in pension and benefits administration, external reporting and audits

Provide guidance, training and support to Magellan’s global HR personnel on inquiries regarding compensation and benefit plans.

Verify and process invoices from pension and benefits carriers, coordinating with Accounts Payable

Ontario Canadian Pension Certificate Program (CPBI), or certified Employer Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is considered an asset.

Strong empirical skills; Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Manage benefits programs, including Employee Assistance Program, third party Disability Management program, and the development of applicable guidelines.

Ensure regulatory compliance and management of legislative changes impacting the total rewards portfolio and processes, including planning for future/anticipated changes.

Minimum of 2 years executive and management compensation design and management in a public company

Assess and manage all elements of executive compensation including short and long-term incentive plans

Experience implementing efficient, scalable processes/systems and reporting to support rapid growth and in publicly traded organizations

A place where people matter I.E. benefits start on first day on the job

Providing oversight, expertise, and guidance to the HR Operations responsible for Canada related compensation and benefit administration.

Enhancing Total Reward capabilities in the Canada Market

Oversee the definition and implementation of Local Benefits program.

Contributing to the development of the Total reward strategy, in collaboration with other stakeholders, assuring internal equity and external competitiveness.

Design & implement the local Total Rewards Strategy/approach.

Prepare and present forecasts, analyses, materials, and recommendations on total rewards programs in Canada.

Leading communications and change management (including training strategies/materials) to ensure a seamless, high quality employee experience

Expert knowledge of project and portfolio management concepts, techniques and tools.

Developing business case proposals and securing management approval for such cases

Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize a number of concurrent projects.

Excellent visionary, planning and analytical skills.

Tracking, monitoring and communicating the progress of initiatives against defined project milestones to ensure progress versus expectations

Minimum of three years of experience in group benefits financial management.

In-depth knowledge and solid understanding of group benefit principles, processes and legislation, including financial and underwriting concepts for Canada & US

Support the financial reporting process for pension & benefits plans following established procedures every quarter-end and at year-end.

Provide assistance on pricing the Canadian Benefits Plan, Retiree Flex Benefits and US benefits as required.

High degree of initiative, organizational and investigative skills, ability to focus, prioritize and action multiple projects with conflicting immovable deadlines.

Fully functional technical skills with respect to software programs, such as Excel, PowerBI, Word, Power Point, and other programs.

2 - 5 years of Workday experience across all HCM modules and payroll with focus in compensation and benefits.

Workday Compensation certification is required, and benefits certification is desired.

Knowledge and exposure across all Workday HCM modules and Workday payroll are desired with focus in time tracking, recruiting and benefits.

Knowledge and exposure to benefits provider such as Sunlife.

Act as a Workday subject matter expert for the Compensation and Benefits functional areas

Function as the Workday System SME in the area of compensation and benefits to internal HR functional partners.

10 + years of compensation management experience including experience in executive compensation and Long-Term Incentive Plans

Strong knowledge of Canadian HR legislation and compliance requirements impacting compensation and benefits

Previous experience in Benefit plan design and roll-out and managing high-performing teams

Design and oversee compensation and benefit programs including benchmarking, pay for performance and incentive programs

Define benefits programs to support employee wellness strategies

Deep technical knowledge of compensation design, including incentive, and executive compensation program designs

Knowledge of, or experience with US-based benefits is an asset but not required

Work directly with HRIS Manager and payroll to implement benefits-related enhancements, troubleshoot errors, increase functionality

2-3 years’ experience within human resources - former experience within a benefits-related role is preferred

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel

Day-to-day administration of the Defined Benefit Pension plan (Canada) for the unionized group, including processing enrollments, terminations, and pension payment requests

Create compliance reporting/validations to support internal audit requirements

Demonstrated progressive experience in compensation and benefits analysis and implementation, with knowledge of market best practices.

Global compensation, benefits and pension support includes the set-up of plans, programs and policies.

Liaise with HR and Finance team members in Corporate as well as the operating sites in EMEA, APAC and North America.

University degree in Human Resource, Finance, or Business preferred.

Compensation certification with CBP, CCP or CEBS designation an asset.

Minimum of 7 years’ experience.

Conducts research, analysis, and program design, communication that includes the management of vendor relations in all areas of Total Rewards

Provides education, analysis, and other support related as needed.

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience preferred.

Leads Total Rewards programs and initiatives.

Develops, monitors, updates, and communicates project schedules to track tasks, deadlines, and milestones.

Responsible for the administration of Total Rewards documentation