Strategic Global Total Rewards Director

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JUST HR has been engaged to recruit a Director of Total Rewards for a publicly traded global client. The role leads the design, implementation and management of broad compensation, executive pay, incentives, benefits, wellness and recognition programs on a global, matrixed basis.

The successful candidate will bring 15+ years in compensation and benefits, with board-level experience, and will drive a competitive rewards strategy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including executive compensation in a publicly traded company.
• Experience supporting Board Compensation Committees and engaging with board-level stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of base pay, STIP, LTIP and benefits programs.
• Familiarity with SEC regulations, proxy disclosures, and CD&A reporting.
• Strong modelling, analytics, and communication skills for translating data into insights.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including SEC, SOX, ERISA, HIPAA, and international labour laws.
• Experience with 401k plans and retirement-related benefits.
• Ability to communicate with C-suite and Board.
• Proven track record in designing total rewards strategies and communicating to committees.
• Experience with compensation consultants and third-party vendors.
• Experience with modern HR tech stacks (SAP SuccessFactors) and data tools.
• Experience creating Employee Share Purchase Plans.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and build partnerships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Strategic design and administration of Total Rewards globally.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and Board committees to design, communicate, and administer compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.
• Establish Total Rewards philosophy, budgets, policies to ensure competitive rewards globally.
• Align Total Rewards with business performance metrics and engagement.
• Oversee comprehensive benefits strategy, including insurance, retirement, and leave policies.
• Ensure cost-effective, compliant incentive and benefit plans across the organization.
• Lead annual compensation planning and advise on salary structures.
• Partner with Talent and HRBPs to align terms, job architectures, and global surveys.
• Oversee M&A and integration related to compensation and benefits.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing Total Rewards team.
• Drive cost optimization and leverage data analytics and AI tools for insights.

Skills

Executive compensation

Board interactions

Analytical skills

Communication

Total Rewards strategy

Vendor management

Leadership

HR tech: SAP SuccessFactors

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

JUST HR has been engaged to recruit a Director of Total Rewards for a publicly traded global client. The role leads the design, implementation and management of broad compensation, executive pay, incentives, benefits, wellness and recognition programs on a global, matrixed basis.

The successful candidate will bring 15+ years in compensation and benefits, with board-level experience, and will drive a competitive rewards strategy.