Manager of Total Rewards

Position Summary Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with usReporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Manager of Total Rewards is responsible for managing several Human Resources functions that include; compensation, job evaluation, benefits, pension, employee records and changes, learning and development and recognition programs. The Manager of Total Rewards supervises and works collaboratively with the Total Rewards team, consisting of a Benefits Coordinator, a Total Rewards Coordinator, a HR Business Systems Specialist, a Compensation Specialist and a Learning & Development Specialist. This position is responsible for setting and implementing the Total Rewards strategy which includes the five components of a contemporary total rewards model: compensation, benefits, well-being, recognition and learning and development. The Manager of Total Rewards acts as an integral leader for the City of Brantford. Salary is currently under review.  Qualifications Graduation from a four (4) year university program or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration or related fieldA Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP)Designation are all considered assetsMinimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible Payroll/Compensation/Benefits /Human Resources experience in the municipal sector, combined with exceptional leadership abilitiesMust be committed to professionalism and teamwork, possessing a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary HR practices and legislation with a strong emphasis on customer service, communication and mentoringMust have strong analytical ability and be able to work with large sets of data, analyze information related to payroll, benefits, compensation, numbers, statistics, etc. Must have excellent computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Excel, HRIS systems, databases and other related softwareDemonstrated leadership abilities within a unionized environment will be essential IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employment. As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required. What We Offer The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package. Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us. Learn more about working for the City of Brantford