Total Rewards Lead - Oakville, Canada - Baffinland Iron Mines

Baffinland Iron Mines

Verified Company

Oakville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Mission for this Position:
About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world's most captivating and seldom seen destinations.

We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation.

Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing.

The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Main Accountabilities:

Manage the annual compensation planning cycle, including base salary review, and short and longterm incentive payments. Develop annual time lines, gather market insights and make recommendations, and prepare and distribute data and communications. Coordinate and provide support to HR team and management in the completion of worksheets. Consolidate data and prepare reports for approval of payments.
Ensure the execution of the Compensation program aligns with the Company's Compensation Philosophy by participating in annual compensation surveys, analyzing data for internal equity and external competitiveness, and providing recommendations regarding individual employee pay as well as compensation structure. Monitors the compensation program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards by maintaining up to date information on employment law and market trends in compensation practice. Conduct the implementation of any pay changes as identified.
Maintain the job hierarchy by completing job evaluations, role change requests and by assigning pay grades utilizing the job evaluation tool in collaboration with the HR team and managers. Monitor the effectiveness of the program and recommend changes if required.
Participate in the development and implementation of new Compensation programs such as base pay and incentive pay by providing research on market practices, collaborating with consultants, providing recommendations, and delivering implementation.
Manage the effectiveness of the Benefits program by monitoring the utilization and costs and identifying issues or improvements. Lead discussions with stakeholders (insurance provider, broker, and management) to resolve issues, implement processes, and manage the annual premium renewal.
Administer the Pension program by conducting compliance procedures (e.g. annual financial filing) with government regulator, participating in the Pension Committee, managing relationships with the provider and consultants, employee communication, and executing ongoing administrative procedures.
Participate in the development and implementation of TRS strategic initiatives by preparing analysis and recommendations, as well as presentation materials to be presented to Executive Team and the Board for approval.
Participate in the implementation of broad HR technology for the full employee life cycle and maintain the functionality ongoing. Lead the implementation and ongoing system updates of the modules related to Total Rewards, including creating supporting standard operating procedures.
Maintain effectiveness and efficiency of all TR processes and procedures by regularly reviewing, making recommendations for changes, and executing the updates including documentation and communication. This includes the full employee life cycle new hires, changes, disability, and termination of employment/retirement.
Ensure that TR programs are understood and applied appropriately by providing education, advice, and information to the HR team as well as employees and managers as required.
Provide support for the Performance Management Program by assisting with delivering sessions to the departments.
Produce various reports and data as required.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive. Other duties may be required.

Main Qualifications:

5 to 7 years experience in a Total Rewards role, preferably within a Corporate Human Resources function
Experience in Canadian compensation required
Experience with developing and executing job evaluation systems, pay structures, variable pay, managing annual compensation planning, and conducting competitive pay analysis
Knowledge of pay equity legislation and employment law
Ability to work in a matrixed environment and work with ambiguity
Ability to work with a high sense of urgency and with flexibility
Strong research skills
Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables, complex calculations for compensation modelling, and multiple regression
Strong MS PowerPoint skills, and ability to compose and deliver effective presentations
Strong relationship management and influencing skills
Organizational skills and ability to keep m