Manager, Total Rewards

Altis Recruitment; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Hamilton, ON, seeks a Manager of Total Rewards for an 18-month contract. In this hybrid role, you will shape compensation strategies and lead a team, collaborating with senior leaders to ensure fair and transparent practices. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of experience in unionized environments and a Bachelor’s in HR or Business. Join to influence organization-wide programs and promote a culture of fairness and transparency.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in a complex, unionized environment.
• Proven ability to influence and provide data-driven guidance.
• Experience leading HR or Total Rewards teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead job evaluation processes for union and non-union groups.
• Guide leaders on job design and maintain evaluation systems.
• Conduct compensation studies and market analyses.

Skills

Progressive experience in compensation and benefits

Advanced analytical skills

Ability to influence senior leaders

Knowledge of DEI principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

CCP and CEBS certifications

Tools

Excel

HRIS and compensation planning systems

Job description

Location: Hamilton, ON, hybrid, 2-3 days on site

Language: Strong written and verbal communication in English

Duration: 18-month contract

Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check

Additional Requirements: Willing to provide proof of immunizations

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

About the Opportunity

Join a leading healthcare organization that is deeply committed to delivering equitable, people-centered services to the community. In this role, you will shape the Total Rewards strategy that supports employees who make a meaningful impact every day. You will work a hybrid model (2-days onsite).

As Manager, Total Rewards, you will partner with senior leaders to design fair, transparent, and future‑ready compensation and benefits programs. You will lead a team, guide strategic decision making, and champion practices that advance equity, data integrity, and organizational effectiveness. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned Total Rewards professional who thrives in a complex, unionized environment and is eager to modernize systems and processes.

What’s In It for You

You will join a workplace that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovative thinking. This is a chance to influence organization-wide programs, build strong relationships with executive leaders, and contribute to a culture that prioritizes fairness and transparency.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead job evaluation processes for both union and non-union groups, co-chairing committees and ensuring consistency across the organization.
• Guide leaders on job design, maintain evaluation systems, and oversee accurate HRIS updates.
• Conduct compensation studies, internal equity reviews, and market analyses, presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Monitor legislative changes, ensuring compliance with Pay Equity, ESA, and pay transparency requirements.
• Oversee benefits, pension, and disability programs, including renewals, audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage annual compensation cycles, forecasting, compression reviews, and executive compensation support.
• Drive process and technology improvements that enhance automation, data quality, and program delivery.
• Integrate DEI principles into Total Rewards practices, support pay transparency communication, and mentor team members.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits within a large, complex, unionized environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• CCP and CEBS certifications or equivalent experience, with CHRL considered an asset.
• Advanced analytical skills, including strong Excel capabilities and comfort with HRIS and compensation planning systems.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide consultative, data-driven guidance.
• Experience leading and developing HR or Total Rewards teams.
• Knowledge of DEI principles, pay transparency requirements, and managing sensitive compensation matters.