Director, Total Compensation, People Analytics & Technology Services
The Mint is hiring a Director, Total Compensation, People Analytics & Technology Services who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment
Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources (HR) you will be responsible for overseeing the organization's comprehensive compensation system, benefits administration and the integrated HR information system (HRIS). This role manages a $117 M payroll for approximately 1,100 employees and a $26 M benefits plan including a defined benefit pension plan and distinct short-term incentive plans. You will lead a team of 7 HR professionals who deliver high-quality services in compensation, job evaluation, payroll, benefits, data analysis and insights to enable high level decision making. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Mint's HR leadership team collaborating to align total compensation programs with business requirements and strategic priorities.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of compensation, payroll and data analysis professionals to ensure an amazing employee experience for your team.
- Develop a world class total compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices to attract and retain top talent.
- Lead the strategic direction for the effectiveness and financial viability of all compensation practices, including salary structures, benefits plans, and short-term incentives to ensure optimal balance of coverage and cost.
- Lead the job evaluation and salary administration processes for all position levels.
- Oversee the Mint's integrated HRIS payroll system ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The Mint's HRIS provider is independent and different from that of the Federal Government payroll system.
- Lead the people analytics function to optimize strategic workforce planning and reporting (BI) enabling high level decision making.
- Foster positive relationships with service providers for solutions linked to HRIS, benefits, pension and actuarial services.
This opening is to be filled on a hybrid working arrangement, and the incumbent will be required to work from the Ottawa location a minimum of three (3) days a week which could change based on operational requirements.
Qualifications:
Languages Requirements:
- An advanced level of bilingual proficiency in both official languages (English / French).
Education & Designation:
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is required.
- A relevant Human Resources designation (ex. CHRP/CHRL) or equivalent is a strong asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience in leading, designing and implementing payroll and compensation programs in complex organizations.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and progressive management experience leading a team of HR professionals specializing in compensation, benefits, payroll, HR analytics and classification.
- Experience providing strategic oversight and recommendations on the effectiveness and financial viability of all compensation practices including salary structures, benefits plans, and short-term incentives.
Additional Qualifications:
- In depth knowledge of compensation, benefits, payroll, HR analytics and classification programs, policies and legislation.
- Advanced financial and analytical skills for compensation modeling and forecasting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver strategic content in presentations to leadership.
- The capacity to translate data and research into actionable strategies and recommendations.
- Proficiency in change management methodology on initiatives focused on fostering innovation.
- Excellent proficiency of HRIS systems, payroll systems and the Microsoft office suite software, especially Excel.
Why the Mint?
At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.
The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, ee@mint.ca that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.
If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at ee@mint.ca to make arrangements.
What to Expect
In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc. If successful, you will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.