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Company DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.Job DescriptionThe Head of Compensation for North America is responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive compensation strategy that supports the unique operational, technical, and commercial demands of the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry. This role ensures competitive, compliant, and scalable compensation programs that attract and retain specialized talent across laboratories, field operations, technical services, and corporate functions.The individual is part of the HR North America Leadership Team and will work closely with the Global Total Rewards team, North America Business Line Leaders and Finance team, implement compensation solutions that drive productivity, safety, and service excellence across a geographically diverse workforce.Develop and execute a regional compensation strategy tailored to the complexities of the TIC industry— including field-based technicians, auditors, inspectors, laboratory professionals, and commercial teams.Provide strategic compensation insights to support workforce planning, high-volume hiring, retention of critical technical talent, and competitiveness in price-sensitive markets. Align all regional compensation programs with global frameworks while addressing country-specific market practices and regulatory requirements for North America.Oversee design and governance of salary structures, variable pay programs, job architecture, and incentive plans that support both operational efficiency and commercial performance.Lead annual compensation planning processes (merit, bonus, market adjustments), ensuring timely execution across numerous countries and business units.Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analytics for technical and niche roles common in the TIC sector (inspectors, lab technicians, auditors, engineers).Design and maintain fair, competitive and compliant compensation practices for field roles involving shift work, travel, hazard exposure, and specialized certifications.Implement recognition programs that reinforce safety culture, service quality, and operational excellence.Support regional implementation of global executive compensation programs, ensuring compliance with local taxation and reporting rules.Oversee mobility packages for cross-border assignments, reflecting regional staffing needs and compliance with immigration, tax, and labor requirements.Ensure compensation programs comply with labor laws, pay equity regulations, tax rules, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable), and health and safety standards across.Maintain high standards of data integrity and reporting accuracy across HRIS and compensation systems.Manage compensation budgets and provide financial modeling for compensation investments.Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing regional Compensation team supporting North America.Partner with HRBPs, Finance, Legal, and business line leaders to ensure compensation strategies support revenue growth, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.Represent the North America compensation perspectives in global initiatives, providing regional insight and advocating for operational and local-market needs.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.12+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally within the TIC, industrial services, engineering, or technical services sectors.Experience supporting multi-country environments in North America.Strong understanding of compensation practices for technical and field-based roles, including premium pay, certifications, safety incentives, and workforce scheduling considerations.Proven ability to lead complex compensation cycles and harmonization projects across multiple jurisdictions.Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.Preferred:Master’s degree or professional certifications (CCP, GRP).Knowledge/ Skills/ AbilitiesAbility to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced, highly professional environment.Strategic mindset with strong business and industry acumen.Data-driven decision making.Cross-cultural leadership and collaboration.Integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.Operational understanding of field and laboratory environments.Change and transformation leadership.TravelOccasional Travel Required (5% - 33%)CompensationThe expected salary range for this position is $115,000 – $140,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.Our BenefitsWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.Health: Health, Dental and Vision (80% coverage), employee assistance programs.Wealth: RRSP Program EligibilityHappiness:Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement programWork-Life Balance: Paid-time offIn compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.Position anticipated to close September 1, 2026.Additional InformationSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
Compensation: CAD 115000 - CAD 140000 - yearly
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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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Company DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.Job DescriptionThe Head of Compensation for North America is responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive compensation strategy that supports the unique operational, technical, and commercial demands of the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry. This role ensures competitive, compliant, and scalable compensation programs that attract and retain specialized talent across laboratories, field operations, technical services, and corporate functions.The individual is part of the HR North America Leadership Team and will work closely with the Global Total Rewards team, North America Business Line Leaders and Finance team, implement compensation solutions that drive productivity, safety, and service excellence across a geographically diverse workforce.Develop and execute a regional compensation strategy tailored to the complexities of the TIC industry— including field-based technicians, auditors, inspectors, laboratory professionals, and commercial teams.Provide strategic compensation insights to support workforce planning, high-volume hiring, retention of critical technical talent, and competitiveness in price-sensitive markets. Align all regional compensation programs with global frameworks while addressing country-specific market practices and regulatory requirements for North America.Oversee design and governance of salary structures, variable pay programs, job architecture, and incentive plans that support both operational efficiency and commercial performance.Lead annual compensation planning processes (merit, bonus, market adjustments), ensuring timely execution across numerous countries and business units.Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analytics for technical and niche roles common in the TIC sector (inspectors, lab technicians, auditors, engineers).Design and maintain fair, competitive and compliant compensation practices for field roles involving shift work, travel, hazard exposure, and specialized certifications.Implement recognition programs that reinforce safety culture, service quality, and operational excellence.Support regional implementation of global executive compensation programs, ensuring compliance with local taxation and reporting rules.Oversee mobility packages for cross-border assignments, reflecting regional staffing needs and compliance with immigration, tax, and labor requirements.Ensure compensation programs comply with labor laws, pay equity regulations, tax rules, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable), and health and safety standards across.Maintain high standards of data integrity and reporting accuracy across HRIS and compensation systems.Manage compensation budgets and provide financial modeling for compensation investments.Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing regional Compensation team supporting North America.Partner with HRBPs, Finance, Legal, and business line leaders to ensure compensation strategies support revenue growth, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.Represent the North America compensation perspectives in global initiatives, providing regional insight and advocating for operational and local-market needs.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.12+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally within the TIC, industrial services, engineering, or technical services sectors.Experience supporting multi-country environments in North America.Strong understanding of compensation practices for technical and field-based roles, including premium pay, certifications, safety incentives, and workforce scheduling considerations.Proven ability to lead complex compensation cycles and harmonization projects across multiple jurisdictions.Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.Preferred:Master’s degree or professional certifications (CCP, GRP).Knowledge/ Skills/ AbilitiesAbility to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced, highly professional environment.Strategic mindset with strong business and industry acumen.Data-driven decision making.Cross-cultural leadership and collaboration.Integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.Operational understanding of field and laboratory environments.Change and transformation leadership.TravelOccasional Travel Required (5% - 33%)CompensationThe expected salary range for this position is $115,000 – $140,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.Our BenefitsWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.Health: Health, Dental and Vision (80% coverage), employee assistance programs.Wealth: RRSP Program EligibilityHappiness:Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement programWork-Life Balance: Paid-time offIn compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.Position anticipated to close September 1, 2026.Additional InformationSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community; we therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines.
Posts will be removed if they are:
- Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene
- Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading
- In violation of any intellectual property rights
- In violation of any law or regulation
- Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others
- Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion
- Commercial solicitations or personal promotion
- Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Switzerland.