Total Rewards & HRIS Lead

Building Ontario Fund; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Ontario Fund seeks a Total Rewards & HRIS Lead in Toronto. This pivotal role involves implementing HR systems, optimizing processes, and contributing to total rewards strategy. Ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape HR practices in a new agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of HR experience including 3 years in Total Rewards.
• Hands-on experience in HR technology implementation.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of HRIS.
• Ensure secure collection and analysis of workforce data.
• Lead annual rewards programs.

Skills

Compensation and benefits programs

Salary administration

Market analysis

Job evaluation systems

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Professional certification (CHRP or CEBS or CCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Headquartered in Toronto, the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is a new independent, board-governed agency that will facilitate investment by trusted institutional investors in critically needed large-scale infrastructure projects within the province.

The agency’s mandate is to invest in, and seek to attract investment from, qualified institutional investors, public sector entities, governments, and Indigenous communities in Ontario infrastructure projects that will generate revenue and are in the public’s interest. BOF will do this by:

• Investing in infrastructure and appropriately allocating risks amongst the Corporation and other investors

• Structuring proposals and negotiating agreements with investors in infrastructure projects

• Receiving and assessing unsolicited ideas and proposals for infrastructure

• Providing advisory services with respect to financing infrastructure projects

Total Rewards & HRIS Lead

Reporting to the Head, People and Culture, the Total Rewards and HRIS Lead will drive the development and implementation of BOF’s first Human Resources Information System (HRIS), laying the foundation for a high-performing, data-driven HR function.

This is a critical role for someone with hands-on experience in implementing HR technology and optimizing HR processes and data. You will ensure secure, consistent collection, analysis, and reporting of workforce data to support HR operations, benefits and pension administration, position control, and payroll budgeting. You will lead the design and operational rollout of BOF’s Human Capital Management System (HCMS), building a scalable and integrated HR technology environment.

While the primary focus is on HR systems and analytics, you will also contribute to total rewards strategy and administration as the organization scales. This includes developing mechanisms for benefits administration, vendor management, and compensation-related reporting. Over time, you will lead the annual rewards programs remain compliant and competitive.

This is a unique opportunity to apply leading practices and shape the future of HR systems and programs for an ambitious, newly established public agency. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery—ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment and enjoys building from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, or related degree and relevant experience.

• Minimum 6 years of experience as an HR professional including 3 years specifically working in Total Rewards or Compensation.

• Professional certification (CHRP or CEBS or CCP) is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, principles, and practices.

• In-depth knowledge of the compensation cycles, including salary administration, surveys, market analysis, structure development, and incentive design. In-depth knowledge of job evaluation systems.

• Knowledge of HR-related legislation such as Ontario Employment Standards Act, WSIB, Human Rights Code, Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Experience in Human Capital Management System implementation

• Strong analytical skillset and financial acumen.

• Ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.

• Ability to work independently, determine priorities while performing a variety of different responsibilities with conflicting deadlines.

• Project leadership skills to guide staff and project teams, providing clear direction, aligning objectives with organizational goals, fostering collaboration, promoting skill development, and setting a strong example through commitment to quality and problem-solving.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with all levels of staff; prepare reports and presentations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other internal applications, as required.

Application: To apply for this position, please click on APPLY NOW by June 13, 2025.

We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part of the recruitment process.

At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.