Director Total Rewards

3 weeks ago


St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Irving Oil Full time

The Director of Total Rewards plays an integral role within the organization, as a member of the Human Resources Leadership team. Your main responsibility will be to lead and develop the Total Rewards function, focusing on the strategic direction, design, and implementation of Total Rewards programs to attract, engage and retain talent.

You will be accountable for shaping the organizations Total Rewards philosophy, strategies, and framework encompassing areas such as employee and executive compensation, pension, benefits, and payroll programs. Your objective will be to ensure these initiatives are market competitive and aligned with the broader HR strategy.

What We Offer:

  • Work Environment - Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
  • Hybrid Work Model - Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days
  • Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
  • Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.
  • Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
  • Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic technical and team leadership in developing total rewards programs, policies, and services, driving alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with legislative requirements.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of compensation philosophy, strategy, and design, including job architecture, salary structures and management
  • Lead job evaluation and architecture functions to promote internal equity and fairness in pay between varying positions within the organization.
  • Determine the long-term strategy for benefits, continuously evaluate plans for cost-effectiveness and competitiveness, and that they meet the needs of the organization and its employees.
  • Drive the development of corporate-wide compensation programs, including executive and non-executive, ensuring external competitiveness and alignment with business objectives.
  • Maintain consistency, integrity, and competitiveness of salary management programs including pay equity analysis and annual review of compensation programs.
  • Lead all total rewards projects, providing strategic direction, managing resources, overseeing adherence to timelines, and evaluating project performance.
  • Deliver total rewards initiatives in support of operational effectiveness, collaborate with stakeholders, and maintain effective communication channels to keep informed and engaged.

Your Skills:

  • Ability to cultivate and sustain an environment of positive collaboration and working relationships by communicating with partners, key stakeholders, and business leaders to stay informed and anticipate relevant emerging trends and issues.
  • Functional expertise and deep understanding of all elements and facets making up a Total Reward strategy.
  • Strategic planning expertise to determine, define and align projects and initiatives.
  • Critical thinking skills to assess and determine viable solutions and options when presented with new problems or challenging situations.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and change direction quickly when needed.
  • Ability to utilize strong project management experience and act as a change leader to direct all functions within the Total Rewards team.

Your Experience:

  • A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years' of progressively senior experience in HR total reward related roles.
  • Canadian Human Resources Professional (CHRL) designation is an asset with in-depth understanding of the global talent market and standards to establish and maintain the enterprise total compensation & benefits programs and policies.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

In a world increasingly engaged in taking action on global issues of climate change, social justice and good corporate governance, our organization has an important role to play. We are committed to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that people need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future - for our people, our customers and our communities, today and tomorrow.

Please take a look at our Sustainability Report to learn more about our commitment to our communities, and our planet.

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