Manager, Total Rewards

Manager, Total Rewards (Non-Union)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

*At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities

; we’re about

empowering our people . We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.* Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for designing and delivering impactful compensation and benefits programs?

The Manager, Total Rewards role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team dedicated to the planning, development, implementation, and management of comprehensive total rewards programs, policies, and initiatives.

What You’ll Do Program Management and Enhancement

- Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of Total Rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with organizational values.

- Manage the annual compensation review process, including analysis of compensation surveys and market data.

Budget and Workforce Planning

- Lead the delivery of the organization’s labour budget, including position management, headcount reporting, and workforce costing through effective planning, communication, and analysis.

- Support workforce planning and development initiatives, including performance management and industry applications.

Stakeholder Engagement and Data Management

- Collaborate with People Services to ensure data accuracy in HCM and payroll systems.

- Gather and analyze information from key stakeholders and benchmarks to compile data and analytics.

- Develop and maintain HR analytics, dashboards, and reports, including KPIs and metrics for informed decision-making.

Policy and Process Development

- Identify opportunities for enhancing compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategies.

- Research, recommend, and implement policies and processes to improve operational effectiveness and compliance.

Team Leadership and Development

- Provide leadership and coaching to the Total Rewards team, supporting their development and success.

- Manage resources in alignment with annual business plans and budgets.

Vendor and Partnership Management

- Manage relationships with group benefits and pension providers and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

Corporate Values and Conduct:

Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties:

Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who You Are Education & Technical Knowledge

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

- Professional designations such as CHRL, CEBS, or CCP are preferred.

- Strong foundational knowledge in Total Rewards, data analytics, labour costing and analysis.

- Experience in pension administration is considered an asset.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills and demonstrated HRIS expertise.

- Experience with job evaluation tools and HAY methodology is advantageous.

Experience

- Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, including time in a leadership or supervisory role.

- Demonstrated experience managing and safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.

- Previous experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

- High degree of tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with confidential, sensitive information.

- Proven ability to lead and influence change while engaging and motivating team members and stakeholders.

- Strong strategic planning and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess the organizational impact of Total Rewards decisions.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, with the ability to organize complex information and convey it clearly.

- Highly developed project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives within established timelines.

- Advanced analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

- Experience with Dayforce HCM, especially modules related to compensation, benefits, and reporting (asset).

- Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools for building dashboards and visualizing HR data.

- Strong conflict negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and resolve difficult situations.

- Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for innovation in HR practices.

Where you will work

- Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who We Are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety:

Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect:

Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus:

Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence:

Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation:

Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s Why Alectra Might Be Your Ideal Workplace

- We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.

- We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.

- We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

- Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.

- Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

- Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com

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We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants,

only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request

no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals.

Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.