Senior Manager of Compensation
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of the company’s compensation strategy
- Oversee the design and administration of base pay, incentive and commission plans across all employee levels
- Drive the design, communication and continuous improvement of compensation, recognition and other programs
- Lead the management of all employee benefit programs, including evaluation and recommendation of changes to improve cost effectiveness, employee satisfaction and engagement
- Lead the analysis of compensation, providing regular reports and data-driven insights to stakeholders
- Bring knowledge of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws including wage and hour, ERISA and ACA, Provincial Employment Standards (including Quebec).
- Support the North American payroll teams, ensuring all employees across North America are paid in accordance with federal, state, provincial laws and best practices.
- Stay up to date with changes in wage and hour regulations and implement necessary adjustments in payroll processes.
Professional Competencies:
- Deep knowledge of compensation principles, practices and trends
- Proven ability to design and implement incentive programs that support organizational goals
- Strong business acumen and understanding of the financial impact of reward programs
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing compensation and benefit programs
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Strategic thinker with results-oriented approach
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and outlook in addition to experience using Human Resources Information Systems
- Ability to professionally handle confidential material and associated issues
- Demonstrated proficiency of quantitative principles in compensation and job analysis
- Strong leadership ability and experience navigating a complex matrix organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or other related field or commensurate years of experience
- Minimum of six years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits management with at least three years of leadership experience as well as following: Strong ability to analyze and interpret compensation data, and present actionable insights to leadership.
- Proven track record of ensuring compliance through regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
- Demonstrated ability to manage benefit providers, payroll systems, and compensation vendors.
- Strong project management skills
- Masters Degree or relevant professional certifications (eg. CCP, CEBS)
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing compensation programs in Canada and the USA, as well as following: Knowledge of global compensation practices, especially if the company is considering future international growth.
- Familiarity with rolling out or optimizing HRIS and compensation tools.
- Knowledge of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), or other equity offerings.
- Knowledge of cross-border tax considerations in compensation, especially for employees working between the US and Canada.
- Experience using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar for data visualization and insights.
- Familiarity with union-specific compensation administration.
- Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and emerging regulatory issues
- Experience with construction payroll practices, especially prevailing wage
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.
- The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
Company Info:
Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.
Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.
We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.