Total rewards strategist
Sheridan college’s Human Resources Department based in Oakville, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Total rewards strategist. Sheridan College’s Human Resources Department offers educational programs in HR management, including diplomas, advanced diplomas, and a bachelor’s degree. It provides practical, industry-focused training, preparing students for careers in HR roles such as recruitment, employee relations, and talent management. Sheridan’s HR programs are well-regarded, with a focus on strategic business applications. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Sheridan college
Department: Human Resources
Faculty: Total Rewards, People and Culture
Position: Total rewards strategist
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $88228.00 – $110284.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Employee Group: Administrative
Location: Oakville, ON, Canada
Shift: At least 3 days/week
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site
Reference Number: J1124-0513
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources
Experience: Candidates should have at least 7 years of practical working experience providing advice and coaching on compensation, pension, and benefits
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to use advanced Excel skills, including creating complex formulas, using pivot tables, and analyzing large data sets efficiently
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have practical experience with compensation activities, including job design, job analysis, job documentation, job evaluation, salary administration, and workforce planning
- The candidates should have experience implementing new or enhanced compensation programs and excellent knowledge of pension and benefits legislation
- The candidates should possess in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of labor contracts or collective agreements, salary schedules, benefit provisions, group insurance contracts, the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Insurance Act, relevant Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations, and the Pension Act of Ontario
- The candidates should demonstrate well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills for pension analytics and be able to analyze payroll information, including building historical data from incomplete employee records
- The candidates should possess one of the following certifications, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), or Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC)
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide crucial support for high-level projects by delivering comprehensive costing and analytics related to total rewards, informing senior leadership’s strategic decision-making. This includes assessing the financial impacts of various scenarios and workforce composition to shape future total rewards strategies and compile ad hoc analyses and benchmarking data to compare compensation for various roles within the sector, helping maintain Sheridan’s reputation as a top employer
- The candidates should be able to design and deliver Sheridan’s Total Rewards strategy, preparing recommendations and best practice communications and oversee financial audits and reconciliations of pension contributions, benefit payments, and compensation plans to ensure accuracy and compliance
- The candidates should be able to conduct plan audits to maintain data integrity between college and insurance records and ensure pay equity across all employee groups in accordance with the Pay Equity Act and manage projects from initial consultation through implementation, effectively communicating the value of total rewards programs across various channels, and conducting specialized sessions such as the Sheridan Retirement Ready workshops to educate employees
- The candidates should be able to support the salary review process and assist in the development of operating policies and guidelines to ensure compliance and enhance overall efficiency and investigate discrepancies related to benefits and compensation, making necessary recommendations for improvements based on ongoing analysis
- The candidates should be able to process payout reviews for terminations, group changes, produce metrics and reports on compensation and leave cases, and maintain accurate data records in systems like PeopleSoft, Pension Portals, and Sun Life and provide essential support to the benefits and compensation team by advising on salary and payroll matters, reviewing exception requests with clients, HR business partners, and talent acquisition ensuring alignment with compensation policies
- The candidates should be able to serve as a backup to the Manager of Total Rewards, overseeing daily operations and ensuring seamless team administration and represent the team in labour relations contexts, including arbitrations and union meetings, offering total rewards insights to facilitate negotiations
- The candidates should be able to provide expertise on technical systems such as PeopleSoft, SunLife PSS, and Power BI Dashboards, ensuring these tools effectively support Total Rewards processes and support in the identification of HRIS issues and the implementation of fixes and enhancements, including gathering requirements, collaborating with Workday Support to find a solution, and conducting final stage user acceptance testing
- The candidates should be able to provide day-to-day administrative support for critical total rewards initiatives, particularly for senior institutional leaders and complex cases and oversee the administration processes for compensation, benefits, and pension plans, including leave management and  communicate essential information about benefits, leave, and pensions to both internal and external stakeholders, including managing interactions with providers like Sun Life and CAAT Pension
- The candidates should be able to collaborate closely with payroll to address retroactive payments and discrepancies, while also reviewing and updating procedures and process flows in conjunction with Finance and IT services and manage the enrollment and reporting for benefits and pension programs, assisting employees with inquiries and administering various leave options and manage other projects
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!