Compensation Manager

Job Description

Over the past 50 years, Centennial College has transformed itself from a local community college to a worldly institution, with a presence in countries like China, India, South Korea and Brazil. Locally, Centennial offers industry-recognized full- and part-time programs at five Toronto campuses. Its focus has always been on preparing graduates to enter the work force, while teaching students to be leaders. Centennial has worked to build lasting partnerships with local communities, while preparing its graduates to succeed globally.Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.Manager, Compensation($94,113 to $117,641)Embark on a transformative role as the Compensation Manager at Centennial College, where you will be instrumental in leading the implementation resulting from a comprehensive compensation review. In this pivotal role, reporting to the Director of Total Compensation & HR Operations, you will take the lead in translating strategic recommendations into actionable plan that support of Centennial’s strategic initiatives and values.As the Manager, Compensation, you will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence in all aspects of Compensation and Job Evaluation. This is your opportunity to lead a team of passionate professionals, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment. You will take the lead in shaping compensation frameworks and the strategic direction that support Centennial College’s mission, provide governance to ensure fairness and compliance, and drive continuous improvement based on industry trends and corporate objectives.In this role, key responsibilities include:Contribute to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental strategy, aligning with the College's goals and objectives.Lead the research, competitive analysis, development, costing, implementation and communication of compensation and job evaluation programs, procedures, policies, and compensation processes.Participates actively in the review process of the overall compensation structure etc. and leads the translation of the recommendations into actionable plans, including job architecture system, job evaluation process, pay structure and incentive plan.Develops compensation frameworks that support the College goals and objectives.Provide governance to the job evaluation process to ensure the program is compliant, fair and internally equitable.Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation and job evaluation practices and recommend changes that are cost effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives.Administer executive compensation including alignment to the Broader Public Sector Executive Compensation Act.Oversees faculty compensation including the salary calculation process, faculty vacation calculations, attendance administration, and transcript validation, for all contract and FT employees.Establish and monitor key performance metrics and benchmarks to track progress and measure the impact Compensation/job evaluation on institutional goals.Provides ongoing consultative advice, guidance, recommendations and support to managers and HR partners to ensure the fair, consistent, equitable, and compliant application of compensation and job evaluation programs including pay equity, pay administration, compensation policy interpretation.Provides leadership, oversight and coaching to a team of compensation analysts.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree (4 year) in a related discipline such as Human Resource Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and/or CHRP designation considered an asset.Seven (7) years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated in-depth experience working in compensation, job evaluation, and pay equity. Experience in a post-secondary educational environment an asset.Experience leading or supporting large organization wide projects from conception to implementation.Experience working in a unionized environment would be an asset.Advanced proficiency with MS Excel is necessary.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and resolve contentious issues.Proven track record of building relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and clients.Demonstrated experience in project management.Demonstrated ability to lead a team, and to motivate and empower staff.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders with a clear focus on inclusion, diversity, equity and a decolonialized mindset.Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, present complex information, as well as to negotiate and persuade others.Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer. How to Apply:HR Associates is supporting Centennial College with this recruitment. To apply, please submit your application to HR Associates directly by selecting APPLY NOW no later than January 5, 2024.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have questions, you can also contact Mirjana Nevajdic at 416-237-1500 x236 or mirjana.nevajdic@hra.on.ca.For more information about Centennial College please visit www.centennialcollege.caWe are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).