Manager, Total Rewards

AGF; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm based in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards to oversee compensation programs aligning with their strategy. This role involves designing and reviewing compensation practices to attract and retain talent. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Business Administration, at least 5 years of experience in compensation, and strong analytical skills. An expertise in Excel is crucial for this position. Join a diverse workplace committed to inclusion and opportunity for all.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive compensation experience, including familiarity with incentive design.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation.
• Integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation program design and delivery.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders on compensation strategies.
• Lead the annual compensation benchmarking process.

Skills

Compensation design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

About AGF:

Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. AGF brings a disciplined approach to delivering excellence in investment management through its fundamental, quantitative, private capital, and high-net-worth businesses. Our suite of diverse investment solutions extends globally to a wide range of clients, from individual investors and financial advisors to institutions, including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations. Our commitment to the principles of good stewardship and responsible investment is a positive differentiator for AGF. We believe integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into our investment decision-making and ownership practices across platforms will help deliver better investment outcomes to our clients.

About the Role:

The Manager, Total Rewards plays a critical role in managing the design, implementation and execution of compensation programs and initiatives that align with AGF’s total rewards strategy. You will be involved in all aspects of total rewards, including short and long-term incentives, share-based compensation, sales compensation. The role will ensure programs are effective in support of the attraction and retention of talent and driving high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design, review and delivery of compensation programs for assigned business groups at AGF
• Identify opportunities and support the ongoing review of compensation practices and programs to ensure alignment with AGF’s strategic priorities, market best practices, and legislative requirements
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to deliver strategic compensation guidance and act as a trusted subject matter expert in total rewards
• Effectively communicate compensation programs and policies to ensure HR Business Partners and leaders have a clear understanding of the financial and human capital impact
• Lead the annual benchmarking review process for your business groups, including the analysis of market compensation data, and development of recommendations
• Analyze and interpret compensation data and modelling to evaluate and design compensation plans and programs, such as incentive plan structure
• Support the transformation of compensation related data, processes and analytics into Workday and contribute to the continued improvement of business processes
• Develop and maintain external/internal network and awareness of market/industry trends with respect to compensation
• Lead / support Total Rewards projects and operations

What You Bring

• University degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of progressive compensation experience, including familiarity with incentive design; experience in the Financial Services industry is considered an asset.
• Critical thinker who can connect reward recommendations with the big picture to impact change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, with the ability to break down complex problems and simplify for communication and make recommendations based on interpretation of analysis
• Expert knowledge of Excel with demonstrated experience in complex modeling and experience in creating presentations for senior leaders
• Strong numeric and financial modeling skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive information

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

AGF isan equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable legislation.

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