Manager, Total Rewards & People Analytics

YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Total Rewards & People Analytics. In this pivotal role, you will shape the total rewards strategy, overseeing compensation, benefits, and payroll administration. You'll also spearhead people analytics initiatives, providing data-driven insights to enhance decision-making. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and inclusivity. With a focus on community impact, your leadership will help drive meaningful initiatives that support the organization's mission. If you're passionate about making a difference and leading impactful strategies, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid Personal days and sick days

Employer-paid Group Health benefit plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Mental Health on Demand Program

Hybrid work arrangements

Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care

Free staff YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards management.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll, benefits, and pension practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compensation strategy ensuring competitive pay structures.
• Oversee payroll cycle ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Design and manage employee benefits programs.

Skills

Compensation Strategy

Payroll Administration

Benefits Management

People Analytics

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP)

Canadian Compensation Professional (CCP)

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Job description

Manager, Total Rewards & People Analytics

Job Category: People, Leadership & Culture

Requisition Number: MANAG001157

Posted: March 28, 2025

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salaried with benefits and a complimentary YMCA Membership

Starting Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Location: Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA with hybrid work options available

Deadline to Apply: April 14, 2025

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success, we offer:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Paid Personal days and sick days
• A generous employer-paid Group Health benefit plan starting from day 1, with 3 flexible options to choose from
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to availability)
• Free staff YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

Position Overview

As the Manager, Total Rewards & People Analytics, you will play a vital role in developing and managing the Association’s total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and payroll administration. Reporting to the Director, People, Leadership & Culture, you will oversee the payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of payroll activities across the Association. Additionally, you will lead the development and execution of people analytics initiatives to provide data-driven insights that inform PLC and business decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Compensation: Lead the Association’s compensation strategy, ensuring competitive pay structures, internal equity, and regulatory compliance.
• Payroll Administration: Oversee the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Benefits Program Management: Design and manage employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other offerings.
• Workforce Data Management: Develop and enhance people analytics capabilities.
• People Leadership & Advisory: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering growth and high performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards management.
• Professional designation in one or more of the following: Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP), Canadian Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll, benefits, and pension practices, standards, regulatory guidelines, and legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

A Major Asset If

• You have worked in non-profit, charity or public sector organizations.
• You have a proven track record of implementing successful total rewards strategies in a large organization.

Organizational Overview

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. If you’re passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you!