Total Rewards Lead

Altis Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology in Toronto, ON is seeking an experienced Lead, Total Rewards to shape compensation strategies and strengthen employee benefits. You will lead the Total Rewards Centre of Expertise within a collaborative People & Culture team in a regulated environment.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and organizational leaders to influence decisions that impact employees across the organization and drive fair, meaningful total rewards programs that support the workforce.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in HR, compensation, pay equity, and total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking, job evaluations, and salary structures.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex compensation concepts into practical business recommendations.
• Experience in regulated environments (utility/public sector) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine compensation philosophies, salary structures, and total rewards frameworks for fairness and competitiveness.
• Lead annual compensation cycles: merit increases, market adjustments, promotions, and incentive calculations.
• Oversee job evaluations, reclassifications, job architecture, and market benchmarking for unionized and non-unionized positions.
• Partner with HR leaders on compensation decisions, collective bargaining costings, and agreement implementation.
• Oversee employee benefits, pension, disability, and wellness programs; collaborate with stakeholders and external consultants.
• Forecast compensation costs with Finance and assess financial impact of total rewards initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Compensation

Pay equity

Total rewards

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON (4-5 days per week in office) Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Are you a strategic Total Rewards professional who is passionate about building fair, competitive, and meaningful employee programs? Were looking for an experienced Lead, Total Rewards to shape compensation strategies, strengthen employee benefits, and help create a workplace where people feel valued and supported.

Working within a collaborative People & Culture team in a regulated environment, youll lead the Total Rewards Centre of Expertise, partnering with HR, Finance, and organizational leaders to influence decisions that impact employees across the organization.

Whats In It for You

• An opportunity to lead and evolve total rewards programs with meaningful organizational impact.
• A collaborative, people-focused environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Exposure to strategic initiatives, complex compensation programs, and both unionized and non-unionized workforces.
• The opportunity to influence equitable compensation practices and enhance the employee experience.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll develop and refine compensation philosophies, salary structures, and total rewards frameworks that promote fairness and competitiveness.
• You’ll lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, market adjustments, promotions, and incentive calculations.
• You’ll oversee job evaluations, reclassifications, job architecture, and market benchmarking for unionized and non-unionized positions.
• You’ll partner with HR leaders on compensation decisions, collective bargaining costings, and collective agreement implementation.
• You’ll oversee employee benefits, pension, disability, and wellness programs, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• You’ll work closely with Finance to forecast compensation costs and assess the financial impact of total rewards initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in HR, compensation, pay equity, and total rewards, preferably within a regulated industry, utility, or public sector environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. CEBS, compensation-related, CHRP, or CHRL designations are assets.
• Strong experience with job evaluations, reclassifications, compensation benchmarking, and salary structures, ideally within a unionized environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Pay Equity Act, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Canadian Human Rights Act.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with data analysis tools, supported by strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation concepts into practical business recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Note from the Hiring Manager

Were looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a people-first mindset. Someone who can see the bigger picture, challenge existing processes, and help us build fair and meaningful total rewards programs that support our people and our organization.