Total Rewards (Compensation) Manager

  • Location: Edmonton
  • Posting Date: January 27, 2025
  • Job Order ID: 1015206
  • Consultant: Michael van Olm
  • Industry: Human Resources
Compensation Manager

Our client is a 100% employee-owned construction company with over a century of experience. They are a trusted partner across multiple sectors, including Buildings, Civil, Industrial, and Special Projects. Known for their commitment to innovation and sustainability, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver lasting value. With a team of over 4,500 experts, they are dedicated to collaboration and building strong client relationships.

About the Role:
We are seeking a Total Rewards (Compensation) Manager based out of their North American Head Quarters in Edmonton. The Compensation Manager is responsible for leading the development, execution and monitoring of total rewards programs and initiatives in alignment with sector and company strategies and priorities. Reporting to the Director HR Services, this role requires an individual who thrives on challenge, is analytical and organized with a passion for HR and Total Rewards, with a proven track record of successfully partnering with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, to position PCL as an employer of choice.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees a team of total rewards specialists and portfolio and aligns team vision, strategy, and outcomes with organizational goals and business needs.
  • Develops and prepares all analysis for compensation materials for approval by executives and the board of directors.
  • Oversees the research, analysis, and communication for areas of Total Rewards, including compensation, and rewards programs.
  • Designs programs and policies focusing on cost-effectiveness as well as market competitiveness.
  • Oversees the compensation schedules and ensures that milestones and deadlines are communicated.
  • Manages relations with vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies. Evaluates vendor performance, provides improvement feedback, and makes changes as necessary.
  • Oversees all education, documents, analysis, and reporting requirements related to compensation and operates as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PCL, providing education, analysis, and other support as needed.
  • Oversees data integrity, reporting and analytics for all compensation and rewards functions enterprise-wide.
  • Supports the reporting cycles for year end, monthly sector reporting, and other reports as requested.
  • Oversees the analysis of market trends, best practices, and the competitive pay of other institutions in the construction industry for operational jobs, and general industry for non-operational jobs.
  • Responsible for the annual Executive Salary Review process, including market analysis and materials for the HR, Compensation, and Nominating Committee and the board of directors.
  • Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors a team, including direct and indirect reports.

Qualifications
  • Postsecondary diploma or degree in human resources or related discipline.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred; 8+ years of progressive experience preferred; generalist HR experience an asset.
  • Relevant compensation designation preferred.
  • Exposure to leading edge Total Rewards concepts and systems preferably within a large and sophisticated organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and superior interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of principles, practices, procedures related to Total Rewards and applicable legislation.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to conduct program assessment, market data analysis, job evaluation, and program-related trend statistical analysis.
  • Ability to understand and interpret stakeholder needs and make recommendations that support the project objectives.

A competitive compensation is offered including great benefits. Career growth opportunity with an excellent company and great culture. If this sounds like the right role for you and you are confident at what you bring to the table, please contact Michael van Olm at MacDonald Search Group michael@macdonaldsearchgroup.com 403-444-6487 APPLY TODAY !!