Director, Total Rewards

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation time

Paid time off between Christmas and NY

Job summary

NAIT seeks a Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, payroll, pension and job evaluation programs. You will design governance, drive continuous improvement, and supervise a 12-13 person team with a focus on accuracy, policy, and strategic alignment.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, you’ll ensure fiscal stewardship and compliance while partnering with stakeholders across the institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5-7 years related experience is required.
• Experience working in HRIS; equivalencies will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading NAIT’s total rewards strategy and roadmap by providing strategic leadership, governance and stakeholder advice.
• Oversees the design, administration, vendor management, evaluation, and communication of employee benefits, pension and retirement programs.
• Has overall accountability for NAIT’s payroll function through the leadership of the Payroll Manager, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services.
• Leads, coaches, and develops a total rewards team; establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• The Director leads an approximately 12-13 person team and is accountable for budget and resource planning of the total rewards function.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Legislation & policy knowledge

Organizational understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?

At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

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Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, the Director, Total Rewards is accountable for NAIT’s total rewards portfolio including compensation, benefits, payroll, pension, job evaluation/classification, recognition, and total rewards analytics.

This position provides strategic and operational leadership for NAIT’s total rewards portfolio to support institutional priorities, employee experience, fiscal stewardship, and compliance.

The role leads the design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, pension and retirement programs, payroll, job evaluation and classification, recognition frameworks, pay administration, and total rewards analytics. The Director leads an approximately 12-13 person team of professionals, including the Payroll Manager, and is accountable for the budget and resource planning of the total rewards function.

This position is a member of the Human Resources leadership team and contributes to the vision, strategy, priorities, and overall effectiveness of the HR function at NAIT.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and leading NAIT’s total rewards strategy and roadmap by providing strategic leadership, governance and stakeholder advice
• Leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation frameworks, salary structures, job evaluation methodologies, job architecture, classification practices and related policies
• Oversees the design, administration, vendor management, evaluation, and communication of employee benefits, pension and retirement programs
• Has overall accountability for NAIT’s payroll function through the leadership of the Payroll Manager, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services
• Leads, coaches, and develops a total rewards team; establishing clear expectations and accountability

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation, collective agreements, policies, financial considerations
• Accountable for providing clear direction, establishing measurable expectations and maintaining service excellence
• Exercises sound judgment, professionalism and integrity when dealing with sensitive issues
• Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations, collective agreements, pension plans, and institutional policies governing compensation, payroll, benefits, privacy, and employment practices
• Strong understanding of NAIT’s organizational structure, governance, strategic priorities, employee groups, and the post-secondary/public sector environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
• 5 -7 years related experience is required
• Experience working in HRIS
• Equivalencies will be considered

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Remuneration

Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The compensation range for this job posting is : $137,462.37 - $182,117.48

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at [e-mail].