Compensation Program Manager

Hitachi Solutions Canada; Toronto; Remote; CAD 121,700 - 148,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a seasoned Compensation Program Manager to design and implement compensation structures for the Americas. Responsibilities include advising on competitive practices, leading compensation processes, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years of relevant experience, and expertise in HRIS and Excel. This role offers attractive benefits and the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in compensation plan design within the technology industry.
• Proven ability to conduct robust compensation analyses.
• Experience working in a rapid growth and complex changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders on competitive compensation practices.
• Lead annual compensation and market adjustment processes.
• Design salary structures and manage underlying compensation processes.

Skills

Data-driven analysis

Relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry‑focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our leadership in Global Dynamics 365 Field Service and Manufacturing sets us apart and enables us to maintain a strategic relationship with Microsoft.

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Compensation Program Manager to design and implement the job evaluation function and manage compensation programs in the U.S., Canada and Costa Rica that support our business strategy. This role offers an opportunity to design and implement compensation structures and program parameters that will support the business strategy across the Americas. This person will be responsible for job analysis and all aspects of compensation program management, including design, reporting, administration, training, communication, and compliance. This role is both hands‑on and strategic, requiring the successful candidate to bring a creative approach in responding to market challenges in the attraction and retention of top talent; as well as a deep understanding of best practices in ensuring that compensation programs are internally equitable, externally competitive, and sustainable. The Compensation Program Manager will be a proactive communicator who guides and supports business leaders by aligning compensation programs and activities with organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Function as an internal consultant to business leaders and talent acquisition teams to advise on competitive compensation practices, providing market data and insights
• Review existing compensation program and implement improvements to help the company achieve its business and talent goals
• Design or modify salary structures across the organization and manage the underlying processes that support such structures (i.e., job documentation and classification, job evaluation and market pricing)
• Collaborate with Human Resources and business leaders in the analysis and review of job levels, implementing quality controls in the job classification process across the organization and performing audits as appropriate
• Participate in compensation surveys to analyze company’s competitive position, prepare education and support materials for business engagement; recommend company salary structures
• Lead the annual compensation review process, market adjustment process, and promotion cycles, from administration to communication, while maintaining the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of the processes
• Lead business stakeholders through incentive plan design, documentation, and calculation
• Collaborate with the finance, payroll, and legal teams to ensure our compensation programs and plans are administered timely and accurately
• Partner with the Finance Team in building compensation models and forecasts to ensure the proper accrual and accounting of these programs
• Build and generate recurrent and ad‑hoc compensation reports, guides, and presentations for finance and senior management to aid in strategic decision‑making and education
• Conduct analysis and make recommendations on incentive compensation and bonus plans for sales, delivery, and business departments
• Assist Human Resources Business Partners and Talent Acquisition team with compensation‑related requests, issues, questions, and communications, including ad‑hoc benchmarking for out‑of‑cycle reviews and/or new positions
• Assist in the development, writing, editing, and modification of operating policies, guidelines, and procedures, as appropriate
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment in performance of duties
• Can work remotely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or Organization Development or equivalent
• Experience working in a Technology Consulting Services organization, preferably Microsoft stack (Dynamics, Azure)
• 5 years working on compensation plan design and administration within the technology industry, including salary structures and various incentive plans
• Data‑driven, innovative, and solutions‑oriented person who can conduct robust compensation analyses and strategically advise business leaders
• Strong relationship management, along with well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches to effect improvements in job evaluation and compensation management processes and experiences within the company
• Previous experience working with rapid growth and a complex changing work environment
• Experience with an HRIS (Microsoft Dynamics) and Excel
• Proven track record of understanding customer needs, showing initiative and urgency to solve problems and follow up on the solution

Base Salary Pay Range*: $121,700 - $148,300

*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Other Compensation / Benefit Overview

• Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance and Disability Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

NOTE: WHILE THIS ROLE IS REMOTE, YOU MUST BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN OR ABLE TO WORK WITHIN CANADA WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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