Compensation & Benefits Manager

Napoleon Products; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home comfort solutions seeks a strategic Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead their Total Rewards Centre of Excellence. This role includes crucial responsibilities in designing competitive compensation and benefits, promoting employee wellbeing, and managing a dedicated team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and employee experience, and enjoy competitive compensation and perks.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation / Wages

Tuition reimbursement

Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Napoleon Recognition Program

Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in total rewards or HR focusing on global compensation and benefits.
• Minimum 2 years managing direct reports with a proven team development track record.
• Experience with CAD, U.S., and International programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of direct reports, setting clear goals.
• Design and manage salary structures, job evaluations, and incentive plans.
• Manage global medical, dental, vision, and other employee benefit programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Certification preferred: CCP, CEBS, CHRL

Tools

HRIS systems (preferably UKG)

Compensation/benefits tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-side scale.

The warmth and experience that Napoleon products brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to enhance everyday living across the globe. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

Manager, Compensation & Benefits

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead our global Total Rewards Centre of Excellence. Management of the design, implementation, and management of compensation, benefits, recognition, wellbeing, employee allowances, and non-occupational medical leave programs. This role plays a critical part in driving our people strategy by ensuring programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with a strong focus on employee experience and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two direct reports, setting clear goals and ensuring high performance.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately and support professional growth through ongoing feedback and development opportunities.

Compensation
• Design, implement, and manage salary structures, job evaluations, and incentive plans.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.
• Manage annual compensation cycles including merit reviews, bonus administration, and pay-for-performance strategies.
• Align compensation strategies across multiple geographies, adhering to local laws.
• Partner with HRBP to ensure fair and effective compensation decisions.

Benefits & Wellbeing
• Manage global medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Manage vendors and brokers to evaluate and enhance offerings and ensuring cost control.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable benefit laws and regulations.
• Lead the creation of a wellbeing strategy, including mental, physical, financial, and emotional wellness programs.
• Manage the creation of campaigns, initiatives, and educational opportunities to promote employee health and engagement.

Recognition & Rewards
• Develop and manage employee recognition programs to support a culture of appreciation.
• Create scalable frameworks for service awards, retirement, and peer-to-peer recognition.

Leaves of Absence (Non- Occupational)
• Manage policies and processes for personal, parental, medical, and other non-occupational leaves.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Manage the employee experience through the leave and return-to-work process in collaboration with HR and third-party administrators.

Employee Allowance & Perks
• Design and manage programs such as paid time off, vehicle, cell phone, and employee clothing allowances.
• Monitor usage and impact, and recommend improvements based on employee feedback and business needs.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or certification preferred: CCP, CEBS, CHRL.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in total rewards or HR with a focus on global compensation, benefits, and/or wellbeing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience effectively managing direct reports with a proven track record of team development.
• Upbringing in CAD, U.S. and International programs
• Proven ability to analyze data, build business cases, and make strategic recommendations.
• Experience developing and implementing programs and leading change management
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred) and compensation/benefits tools.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Ignite your Career, some of our competitive benefits include:
• Competitive Compensation / Wages
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
• Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ’s, Competitions
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Napoleon Recognition Program
• And more!

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available on request.