Benefits Manager

Job summary

Administer global reward programs in Canada and analyze compensation and benefits programs, market data, and legislative changes to provide recommendations and guidance to HR business partners and leaders. Coordinate annual reward cycles and manage benefits vendors, including renewals, service levels, claims data, and issue resolution.

Job details

Responsibilities: Deliver and administer global reward programs in Canada, aligning them with local market practices and legal requirements Analyze compensation and benefits programs for effectiveness and competitiveness, and turn trends into recommendations Conduct benchmarking and market analysis, including salary survey participation and research Provide compensation and benefits data, analysis, and guidance to HRBPs and business leaders Monitor Canadian legislative and regulatory changes and support implementation Coordinate annual reward cycles, including salary review, short-term incentive, and employee share plan processes Manage benefits vendors by monitoring service levels, coordinating renewals, reviewing claims data, and resolving issues Qualifications: 5–8 years of experience in compensation and benefits Strong knowledge of Canadian compensation and benefits programs and legislation Experience with broad-based and executive compensation analysis and design Proven vendor management and project management experience Experience in a large, global, matrixed organization Strong analytical and communication skills Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field CCP, CBP, GRP (WorldatWork), or CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset

What you’ll do

Administer global reward programs in Canada and analyze compensation and benefits programs, market data, and legislative changes to provide recommendations and guidance to HR business partners and leaders. Coordinate annual reward cycles and manage benefits vendors, including renewals, service levels, claims data, and issue resolution.

Requirements

Requires 5–8 years of compensation and benefits experience, strong knowledge of Canadian programs and legislation, and experience analyzing and designing broad-based and executive compensation. Candidates should also have vendor and project management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in a large global organization; a relevant bachelor's degree is required, while listed professional designations are an asset.

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Compensation Analysis
• Benefits Administration
• Canadian Employment Legislation
• Market Benchmarking
• Salary Survey Research
• Data Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Executive Compensation
• Reward Program Design
• Annual Salary Review
• Short-Term Incentive Programs
• Employee Share Plans
• Regulatory Monitoring
• Stakeholder Communication

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting

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