Manager, Total Rewards and Organization Design

Status - Regular Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Annually - Salary Grade - $128,198.00 - $150,794.00 - Department - York Region -> Office of the CAO -> People Equity and Culture - Location - Human Resources - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards and Employee Wellbeing, this position leads the development and implementation of compensation programs and organizational design frameworks aligned with the Region’s strategic and operational goals. It provides oversight of insured and self-insured benefits and pension plans and collaborates with senior leadership to promote best practices that enhance operational efficiency, market competitiveness, and internal equity. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of compensation programs, tools, and systems to ensure compliance, equity, and defensibility. - Oversees job evaluation processes for union and non-union roles, including job description development, classification, and compensation guidelines. - Provides strategic oversight of pay equity and job evaluation programs, ensuring alignment with legislation, best practices, and budget constraints. - Collaborates with PEC partners to advise and coach leaders on job design and compensation strategies. - Manages the Region’s employee benefits program, including negotiating renewal rates and recommending plan changes. - Oversees pension plan administration in partnership with Payroll, ensuring compliance with legislative and plan requirements. - Leads organizational design initiatives, including operating model redesign, capability development, and integration into the business model. - Identifies risks associated with organizational changes and develops mitigation strategies. - Defines governance structures and implements KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of organizational design changes. - Manages the Region’s benefit plan, negotiates with benefit carriers’ renewal rates and recommends program changes. - Manages the pension plan administration, in accordance with plan rules and legislative requirements in partnership with Payroll. - Evaluates existing policies, procedures, and guidelines; recommends cost-effective improvements aligned with market trends and organizational goals. - Identifies and leads process redesign and efficiency initiatives, developing actionable recommendations and plans. - Assists the Director, Total Rewards and Employee Wellbeing in preparing, recommending, monitoring, and controlling the Branch budget; prepares the business unit annual budget, special project budgets, and work plans. - Continually monitors expenditures to