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IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Director, Total Rewards Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources Duration: 6 months – strong potential for full-time hire Location: Downtown Toronto – 3 days per week in office
A financial services client is seeking an Interim Director, Total Rewards who has managed this function for a mid-sized organization. They will take the role as the organization goes through a transition. They could be offered full-time once the transition is completed and a new structure crystalized.
Key Accountabilities: Continuous market monitoring to ensure that the compensation & benefits strategy is competitive and fair – this includes preparing briefing materials for the ELT and Board. Compensation Administration, Job Architecture and Job Evaluation. Leading compensation structuring for new leadership hires. Sales Incentive Compensation administration. Equity Administration. Leadership of the team and forging strong partnerships with the business. Working with the CHRO to keep the Compensation Committee up-to-date on emerging topics.
Competencies and Requirements: 10 years in a Total Rewards leadership role, being both strategic and tactical/hands on. Significant experience with equity and sales incentive compensation programs. Ability to lead total rewards through the year-end process including reporting. Experience working with the senior executive team and external ownership groups would be ideal.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@LHHknightsbridge.com (Subject: Interim Payroll leader)
LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.
Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
July 2026
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About LHH
Welcome to LHH!
We're a global leader in HR solutions that future-proofs organizations and careers worldwide. Our Advisory, Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development, and Recruitment Solutions enable transformation, and our job is never done because there’s always another tomorrow to prepare for.
We make a difference to everyone we work with, and we do it with local expertise, backed by a global infrastructure and industry-leading technology.
Our over 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, a majority of Fortune Global 500, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year. Together we address needs across the entire talent journey, helping organizations build their capabilities and individuals build brighter futures.
There is a world of opportunity out there. Let’s get to work.
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IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Director, Total Rewards Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources Duration: 6 months – strong potential for full-time hire Location: Downtown Toronto – 3 days per week in office
A financial services client is seeking an Interim Director, Total Rewards who has managed this function for a mid-sized organization. They will take the role as the organization goes through a transition. They could be offered full-time once the transition is completed and a new structure crystalized.
Key Accountabilities: Continuous market monitoring to ensure that the compensation & benefits strategy is competitive and fair – this includes preparing briefing materials for the ELT and Board. Compensation Administration, Job Architecture and Job Evaluation. Leading compensation structuring for new leadership hires. Sales Incentive Compensation administration. Equity Administration. Leadership of the team and forging strong partnerships with the business. Working with the CHRO to keep the Compensation Committee up-to-date on emerging topics.
Competencies and Requirements: 10 years in a Total Rewards leadership role, being both strategic and tactical/hands on. Significant experience with equity and sales incentive compensation programs. Ability to lead total rewards through the year-end process including reporting. Experience working with the senior executive team and external ownership groups would be ideal.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@LHHknightsbridge.com (Subject: Interim Payroll leader)
LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.
Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
July 2026
Not the right fit? Search for Interim Director, Total Rewards jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About LHH
Welcome to LHH!
We're a global leader in HR solutions that future-proofs organizations and careers worldwide. Our Advisory, Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development, and Recruitment Solutions enable transformation, and our job is never done because there’s always another tomorrow to prepare for.
We make a difference to everyone we work with, and we do it with local expertise, backed by a global infrastructure and industry-leading technology.
Our over 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, a majority of Fortune Global 500, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year. Together we address needs across the entire talent journey, helping organizations build their capabilities and individuals build brighter futures.
There is a world of opportunity out there. Let’s get to work.