Manager, Rewards and Wellness

Are you passionate about compensation, pension, and benefits? Are you a strong collaborator who thrives in a dynamic environment? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Superior Propane is seeking a Manager, Rewards and Wellness to join our team based in Cambridge, ON.

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, the Manager, Rewards & Wellness provides strategic direction, designs, implements, and manages human resources programs, standards, and activities in the areas of compensation, pension, benefits, and disability management. The Manager, Rewards & Wellness acts as a subject matter expert for the human resources team, delivering professional and proactive client service, creating innovative solutions to continuously improve our total rewards. This position oversees a team of Compensation Analysts, Disability Management Specialists, and Pension & Benefits Coordinator.

ROLE-SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Aligns all total compensation programs with the overall HR and business strategy to attract & retain a diverse flexible workforce.
2. Develops & maintains a transparent and equitable salary structure, in tandem with operations cost control. Researches and recommends annual salary increase budget. Directs participation in salary survey processes as required for base starting rates, market analysis, and off-cycle adjustments.
3. Lead and collaborate in programs with respect to equity and diversity, to ensure open & accessible HR practices organization-wide.
4. Variable compensation design; this includes competitive benchmarking and positioning and providing recommendations for annual program changes, to achieve simplicity in program design & execution, and recommendations to drive desired organizational behaviors.
5. Manages all aspects of a client-focused benefits program from design to administration.
6. Develop programs for disability management, to support early & safe return to work, and in partnership with Health & Safety, develop national strategies to support the management of workplace injury claims.
7. Partner and manage vendor relationships and negotiations with consultants and service providers in the preparation of reports and materials in support of annual program cycles and committee meetings.
8. Ensuring controls and objectives concerning audits (benefits, pension, and compensation) are achieved.
9. Oversees the administration, and preparation and acts as Secretary to the divisional Pension Committees. 

ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Good judgment and analytical ability
• Mathematical competency and modeling ability
• Advanced Excel
• Understanding of underwriting principles
• Base pay cycle experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong internal customer service skills
• Able to work as a part of a team
• By working collaboratively, contributes to a positive work environment and culture that is committed to improving processes, increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and simplifying both the administrative burden and from an internal customer perspective.
• Experience working with executive and senior leaders – able to present well, highly professional, articulate, and strategic 
• Business acumen

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Business or Human Resources
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience including a focus on compensation/benefits/pension and program design
• Compensation (CCP), pension, or benefits designations (CEBS) considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

"Here at Superior Propane, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at aoda_hr@superiorpropane.com to let us know how we can enhance your experience."