Compensation & Benefits Manager
About the role
Division: Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Minimum Years Experience: 8
Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education: Job Family: Human Resources
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
Canadian Turner Construction is hiring a Compensation & Benefits Manager to join our growing team. Compensation and Benefits Manager responsibilities include researching employee motives, implementing appealing rewards and tailoring benefit programs based on staff needs. To be successful in this role, you should have good knowledge of labour legislation and local compensation and benefits trends, and be familiar with organizational psychology and employee engagement.
Ultimately, you will build fair and attractive compensation and benefits plans that help both Turner and Clark Builders improve employee satisfaction and create a productive workplace.
Reports to: HR Director, Canada
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan
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Ensure salaries and benefits comply with the current legislation about human rights and pay equity
-
Identify trends and implement new practices to engage and motivate employees
-
Conduct research on employee satisfaction (e.g. using surveys and quantitative data)
-
Renew our compensation plans with monetary and non-monetary benefits based on employee needs
-
Keep track of prevailing pay rates and make sure we offer competitive compensation plans
-
Draft job descriptions, job analyses and classifications
-
Structure compensation in ways that will yield the highest value for the organization
-
Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs
-
Track compensation and benefits benchmarking data
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Work interdisciplinary with multiple departments and across several regions
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Self-Starter with Strong Initiative: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects with minimal supervision. You proactively identify opportunities, tackle challenges head-on, and drive work forward independently.
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Results-Oriented: You focus on outcomes, consistently delivering high-quality work on time. You set clear goals and take accountability for achieving measurable results.
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Subject Matter Expert (SME): Deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits with a proven track record of applying your knowledge to solve complex problems, influence strategy, and support cross-functional teams.
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Skills and Knowledge:
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Experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager or similar role
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
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Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
-
Self-starter who takes initiative and achieves results
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Thrives in a faced paced environment, with tight deadlines at certain times in the accounting cycle
-
Hands-on experience with HRIS or payroll software
-
Knowledge of building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and seniority levels
-
Excellent understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems
-
Good analytical skills and attention to detail
-
Familiarity with labour legislation
-
Experience with employee satisfaction surveys
-
Previous exposure to the construction industry will be a plus
Qualifications:
- BSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Finance or relevant field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Certification in Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) will be a plus
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
About Turner Construction Company
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.
OUR VISION To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.
Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services.
Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.
Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.
Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.
Compensation & Benefits Manager
About the role
Division: Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Minimum Years Experience: 8
Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education: Job Family: Human Resources
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
Canadian Turner Construction is hiring a Compensation & Benefits Manager to join our growing team. Compensation and Benefits Manager responsibilities include researching employee motives, implementing appealing rewards and tailoring benefit programs based on staff needs. To be successful in this role, you should have good knowledge of labour legislation and local compensation and benefits trends, and be familiar with organizational psychology and employee engagement.
Ultimately, you will build fair and attractive compensation and benefits plans that help both Turner and Clark Builders improve employee satisfaction and create a productive workplace.
Reports to: HR Director, Canada
Duties & Responsibilities:
-
Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan
-
Ensure salaries and benefits comply with the current legislation about human rights and pay equity
-
Identify trends and implement new practices to engage and motivate employees
-
Conduct research on employee satisfaction (e.g. using surveys and quantitative data)
-
Renew our compensation plans with monetary and non-monetary benefits based on employee needs
-
Keep track of prevailing pay rates and make sure we offer competitive compensation plans
-
Draft job descriptions, job analyses and classifications
-
Structure compensation in ways that will yield the highest value for the organization
-
Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs
-
Track compensation and benefits benchmarking data
-
Work interdisciplinary with multiple departments and across several regions
-
Self-Starter with Strong Initiative: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects with minimal supervision. You proactively identify opportunities, tackle challenges head-on, and drive work forward independently.
-
Results-Oriented: You focus on outcomes, consistently delivering high-quality work on time. You set clear goals and take accountability for achieving measurable results.
-
Subject Matter Expert (SME): Deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits with a proven track record of applying your knowledge to solve complex problems, influence strategy, and support cross-functional teams.
-
Skills and Knowledge:
-
Experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager or similar role
-
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
-
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
-
Self-starter who takes initiative and achieves results
-
Thrives in a faced paced environment, with tight deadlines at certain times in the accounting cycle
-
Hands-on experience with HRIS or payroll software
-
Knowledge of building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and seniority levels
-
Excellent understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems
-
Good analytical skills and attention to detail
-
Familiarity with labour legislation
-
Experience with employee satisfaction surveys
-
Previous exposure to the construction industry will be a plus
Qualifications:
- BSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Finance or relevant field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Certification in Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) will be a plus
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
About Turner Construction Company
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.
OUR VISION To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.
Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services.
Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.
Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.
Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.