LOCATION: Greater Toronto Area, ON or Moncton, NB
SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $145,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits + RRSP Matching
Who Are We?
We are a strategic recruitment agency specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers across Canada and the United States. Our holistic approach ensures that both technical and cultural alignment leads to long-term success for all parties involved.
Why Are We Looking for You?
We are proud to support our client in hiring a Manager, Total Rewards for an exciting opportunity within a large, multi-business organization. Our client is committed to creating an exceptional employee experience through innovative people practices, strong leadership, and a culture that values fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement.
As the organization continues to evolve and grow, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on Total Rewards leader to drive the development and execution of a competitive, equitable, and scalable rewards strategy. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on compensation, benefits, and employee engagement while partnering with senior leaders across the business.
What’s In It for You?
- Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
- RRSP matching program
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team
- Strategic exposure to executive leadership and business stakeholders
- Ability to influence organizational compensation and benefits strategy
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative and people-focused culture
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's total rewards strategy across multiple business units
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of Total Rewards professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on compensation philosophy, job evaluation, pay equity, incentive programs, and employee benefits
- Design and maintain scalable compensation frameworks that support talent attraction, retention, and business growth
- Lead annual compensation review processes, including salary planning, market benchmarking, and incentive program administration
- Conduct market analysis and compensation studies to ensure programs remain competitive and aligned with industry trends
- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to executives and People leaders on compensation-related matters
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, pay transparency requirements, and compensation governance practices
- Oversee employee benefits programs and vendor relationships, ensuring optimal value, service delivery, and employee experience
- Analyze workforce and compensation data to provide meaningful insights and support strategic decision-making
- Develop and execute employee communication strategies related to compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align rewards programs with organizational objectives
- Drive process improvements and enhance the effectiveness of total rewards programs and operations
- 7+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including compensation and benefits leadership
- Previous people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams
- Deep expertise in compensation strategy, salary administration, market benchmarking, incentive plan design, and pay equity
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits program design, administration, and vendor management
- Experience leading annual compensation review cycles and salary planning initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
- Knowledge of applicable employment, compensation, and pay transparency legislation
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution
- Experience working in complex, multi-site, or multi-business unit organizations is considered an asset
- Advanced proficiency with HRIS systems, compensation tools, and data analysis platforms
- CHRL, CCP, GRP, or other related professional designation is considered an asset
Recruitment Technology & AI Notice:
MT Talent Solutions may use artificial intelligence and other recruitment technologies to assist with candidate sourcing, resume review, communications, and administrative recruitment tasks. Our experienced recruitment professionals personally review candidates and make recommendations to our clients. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring organization and are never based solely on automated systems. We are committed to fair, ethical, and inclusive hiring practices.
