Senior Manager, Compensation

PwC Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation within the Total Rewards team to lead development, implementation and evolution of compensation programs, frameworks and processes that support our people strategy. You will partner with Human Capital and business leaders, advise on pay decisions, ensure equity and compliance, and drive enterprise-wide initiatives in a fast-changing regulatory landscape.

This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, stakeholder influence

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in compensation, total rewards or HR with deep base pay expertise.
• Experience leading compensation program design, job architecture, salary structures and market benchmarking.
• Advising senior leaders on compensation strategy, policy interpretation and complex decisions.
• Experience designing, administering or advising on incentive compensation programs.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian pay equity and pay transparency legislation.
• Advanced analytical capabilities to interpret data and drive recommendations.
• Experience with compensation tech and HR systems (Workday, Advanced Compensation).
• Strong communication and relationship management with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to balance market competitiveness, internal equity and compliance.
• Leadership experience coaching teams and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PwC Canada's primary compensation SME guiding strategy and programs.
• Design, govern and evolve compensation frameworks and policies.
• Influence decisions with market insights, analytics and data-driven recommendations.
• Lead the annual compensation cycle including merit, bonus and planning.
• Oversee compensation analytics, benchmarking, surveys and modelling.
• Advise leaders on complex pay decisions, equity, and regulatory concerns.
• Ensure pay equity and transparency compliance with provincial and federal rules.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

compensation expertise

job architecture

market benchmarking

annual compensation cycles

data analytics

Workday Compensation

Advanced Compensation

stakeholder influence

regulatory compliance

leadership

communication skills

project management

Tools

Workday Compensation

Advanced Compensation

Job description

As a Senior Manager, Compensation within the Total Rewards team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues and shape the future of compensation at PwC Canada. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, you'll serve as the firm's compensation subject matter expert and lead the development, implementation and evolution of compensation programs, frameworks and processes that support our people strategy and business objectives. This role combines deep technical compensation expertise with strategic thinking, strong business acumen and stakeholder influence. You'll partner closely with Human Capital leaders, business leaders and key stakeholders to provide trusted advice, drive enterprise-wide compensation initiatives, and ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, scalable and compliant in a rapidly evolving workforce and regulatory landscape.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager, Compensation, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that'll elevate your career.

Your role will include, but isn't limited to:

• Serving as the firm's primary compensation subject matter expert, providing guidance and thought leadership on compensation strategy, program design, market competitiveness and emerging trends
• Leading the design, governance and continuous evolution of compensation frameworks, including job architecture, job evaluation methodologies, salary structures, market positioning approaches, and compensation policies
• Influencing compensation decisions and future program direction through market insights, compensation analytics, data-driven recommendations, and deep technical expertise
• Leading the annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus and compensation planning activities, in partnership with Human Capital, Finance, Payroll and business stakeholders
• Overseeing compensation analytics, market benchmarking, compensation surveys, trend analysis and workforce modelling to support leadership decision-making and workforce planning
• Acting as a trusted advisor to Human Capital leaders and business stakeholders on complex compensation matters, including pay decisions, organizational changes, market competitiveness and internal equity considerations
• Leading compensation compliance activities related to pay equity, pay transparency and other applicable provincial and federal regulatory requirements
• Monitoring legislative developments, workforce trends and market practices to identify opportunities to strengthen and modernize compensation programs and processes
• Preparing and delivering clear, data-driven insights, recommendations and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Managing relationships with external compensation consultants, survey providers and technology vendors to maximize value and support strategic priorities
• Leading, coaching and developing compensation team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Leading or supporting strategic compensation initiatives, including technology enhancements, regulatory projects, process redesign and business transformation activities

What You’ll Bring

Your skills, knowledge and experiences are what set you apart. Here’s what we look for:

• Progressive experience in compensation, total rewards or human resources, with deep expertise in broad-based compensation
• Proven experience leading compensation program design, job architecture, salary structure development, market benchmarking and annual compensation cycles
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and stakeholders on compensation strategy, policy interpretation and complex compensation decisions
• Experience designing, administering or advising on incentive compensation programs
• Strong knowledge of Canadian compensation-related legislation and regulatory requirements, including pay equity and pay transparency
• Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and translate findings into practical business recommendations
• Experience working with compensation technology and HR systems, including Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation
• Strong communication, presentation and consulting skills, with the ability to simplify complex compensation concepts for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build credibility, trust and influence with senior stakeholders through expertise, insight and strong relationship management
• Strong judgement and the ability to balance market competitiveness, internal equity, employee experience, operational considerations and compliance requirements
• Experience leading teams, coaching professionals and delivering results through both direct leadership and influenceStrong project management, prioritization and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A future-focused mindset, including an interest in workforce trends, automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions
• A commitment to continuous learning, innovation and finding new ways to improve programs, processes and stakeholder outcomes
• Experience within a large, complex organization; professional services experience is considered an asset

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $98,000 - $148,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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