Manager, Compensation - Toronto, Canada - Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people.

As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.

We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values.

We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

Gowling WLG's National Human Resources Department is looking for an experienced Manager, Compensation & Benefit who will be responsible for managing all areas of compensation and benefits including the identification, development, and evaluation of compensation & benefit programs in support of the Firm's overall strategy.

This role will participate in ad-hoc special projects in support of the Firm's overall strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research, develop, manage and evaluate various compensation and benefit programs and initiatives.
Working as part of a team, provides guidance and leadership to the Benefits team.
Manage and/or contribute to adhoc special projects in support of the Firm's overall strategy.

Compensation:

Manage the administration of the business services team compensation programs including job evaluation system, pay for performance and incentive programs.
Deliver strong analytical support on compensation decisions in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Manage daytoday compensation activities including firmwide salary survey participation, job evaluation, market competitiveness analysis, job grades, salary structure recommendation, job structure updates, and yearly matrix development.
Lead the annual business services team compensation cycle process including analyzing data, developing processes, tools, guidelines, communications and implementation of merit increases and various incentive programs.
Keep abreast with industry compensation trends and best practice through continuous learning and networking.

Benefits:

Manage the administration of the Firm's benefits plans including recommending strategies for reducing benefits costs, improving processes and leading changes to plan design or carriers.
Manage the Firm's relationships with benefit brokers and carriers.
Review and analyze all group benefit usage reports to make informed decisions on program/plan changes to best meet the needs of the business.
Keep abreast with industry benefit trends and best practice through continuous learning and networking.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of compensation and benefits experience in a management position, preferably in a professional services environment.
College Diploma or University Degree in Human Resources Management.
Certified Compensation Professional ('CCP') or Certified Benefits Professional ('CBP') designation an asset.
Strong working knowledge of benefit and compensation principles and practices.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, gain deep industry knowledge and provide proactive and responsive solutions to business needs.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.