Manager, Compensation & Benefits
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
Corporate Services Department
Manager, Compensation & Benefits (Regular Full-Time)
Job ID: 20339
Job Number: 354
Open: Jun 28, 2024 Close: Jul 21, 2024
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
The Region of Durham is committed to employment equity and is actively implementing measures to build and sustain an inclusive, barrier-free workplace that is reflective of the diverse residents it serves. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from racialized communities, women, persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities and people with diverse identities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants who live with disabilities.
Manager, Compensation and Benefits
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the incumbent will manage the strategies, development, design and implementation of compensation, pension and benefit systems, policies, programs and processes for Regional Council and employee groups to ensure those systems, policies, programs and processes are innovative and align with corporate and client strategic objectives, relevant legislation and requirements, are cost effective, competitive, and sustainable, and support the organization's talent management, total rewards and healthy workplace goals.
The incumbent will:
- Strategize, design, implement, administer and continuously improve pay and benefits systems, policies and procedures
- Recommend and maintain the Region's compensation and benefit strategies for competitive positioning and alignment with strategic goals
- Conduct job evaluation program planning and management, ensuring the integrity, timeliness, efficiency, equity and legislative compliance of job evaluation policies, processes, practices and job documentation
- Provide oversight and strategic consulting advice and recommendations to the organization related to reorganizations, job restructuring and job design
- Manage insured and non-insured benefits administration including making recommendations for plan design and administration improvements and ensuring consistency, sustainability, sound fiscal management, effective customer service and value for service provided
- Manage OMERS Pension administration including monitoring and ensuring compliance with ongoing and changing OMERS requirements
- Develop, lead, manage and coach Compensation and Benefits staff
- Provide input to Compensation and Benefits budget and monitor related expenditures
- Provide information, costing, analysis and advice for unionized pay and benefits bargaining and participate in pay and benefits related grievances, mediations and arbitrations
- Manage the RFP/remarketing processes for the Region's benefits provider and benefits consultant contracts
The successful applicant will possess:
- A university degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certified Compensation and/or Benefits designations (CCP, CEBS) or equivalent, CHRP would be an asset
- Extensive experience in the compensation and benefits field in a leadership capacity, preferably leading a multi- disciplinary team in the public sector and unionized environment
- Extensive experience in job evaluation processes/facilitation, pension and benefits administration and managing complex compensation and benefits programs across a diverse employee group
- Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, theories, design, programs, processes and best practices, Pay Equity legislation, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards legislation, OMERS Act and related administration rules and practices, job evaluation principles and design, organizational design structures and theories, and labour relations principles
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop others
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Advanced conceptual, analytical, mathematical and statistical skills with the ability to plan and think strategically
- Strong project and change management skills
- Enhanced problem-solving and conflict management skills
- Superior attention to detail with an emphasis on data integrity and report writing
- Results-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Management & Exempt Salary Grade 7
Salary: $108,242 to $135,302 per annum
Conditions of Employment
Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.
External Application Process
Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered will be contacted. Please apply online (www.durham.ca) no later than midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date indicated on the Job Posting.
The Region of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at: RecruitingHelp@durham.ca and a Recruiter will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to the Region's Accommodation and Accessibility policies. Please note that resumes should not be sent to RecruitingHelp@durham.ca.
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