(CAN) Compensation Manager

Walmart Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead compensation initiatives that enhance the associate experience. This role involves collaborating with HR and client groups to ensure compensation programs align with business goals. You'll analyze market trends, develop recommendations for leadership, and manage the Rewards and Recognition program. If you're passionate about compensation strategy and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic retail environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation management.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple initiatives.
• Knowledge of job architecture and compensation trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop compensation initiatives aligned with business strategies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of compensation programs.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of compensation programs.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

Client Service

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business

CCP Designation (Completion or near completion)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

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Position Summary...Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation and Recognition, the Compensation Manager is responsible for participating in the design and development of compensation initiatives that advance Walmart. The role is also accountable for operationalizing and administering compensation plans, benchmarking and processes that align to their assigned business groups. The incumbent would also provide subject matter expertise and complete research to evaluate and monitor the market competitiveness and alignment to strategy of compensation programs and policies in support of driving the associate experience. Responsibilities also include composing relevant communication materials and presentation of deliverables to business leadership.

What You'll Do...

Partners with client groups and HR Business Partners to obtain in-depth understanding of the business to design appropriate compensation initiatives to support requirements and ensures that current compensation programs are aligned with their business strategies and goals.

Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation programs to ensure they are market competitive. Provides strategic insights, market data, analytics and macro trends to shape ideas and develops recommendations for senior leadership review and approval

Participate and lead where appropriate, in the Comp design and benchmarking for designated business groups.

Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of existing and proposed compensation programs through “what-if” scenarios and development of costing models. Works with leadership to ensure pay-related programs reflect the growth of the business and the competitive market within which it operates for talent.

Responsible for providing market insights and subject matter expertise in the design and evolution of all pay components, programs, policies and practices

Contributes to a variety of projects to support business initiatives including the annual merit review process.

Develop and facilitate communication for designated business groups

Conduct and maintain Job Architecture for designated business groups

Manage the Rewards and Recognition program and vendor(s)

Keeps abreast of compensation trends and practices in the retail industry and Canadian marketplace. Participate and represent Walmart in external network forums and industry events as required

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Business, HR Management or related degree

Completion or near completion of CCP designations would be an asset.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience in a similar position

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and complete multiple initiatives under tight timelines

Knowledgeable About Job Architecture, Implementation Experience Is An Asset

Knowledgeable of provincial and federal legislation and employment laws

Advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Powerpoint etc.).

Experience working with Workday is a plus

Bilingual (English / French) an asset but not required

Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy

Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills

• consultative client service;
• cross-functional partnership;
• relationship management, and ability to partner with senior business leaders;
• strong communication and presentation skills;
• innovative, solutions driven, critical thinking ability
  
  

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada

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Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Retail, Manufacturing, and Retail Groceries

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