Manager, Compensation and Benefits

**About Us**

St.Amant supports over 2,200 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

**Position Summary and Scope of Service**:
Reporting to the Director, HRS, the Manager of Compensation and Benefits will oversee all aspects of employee compensation and benefits programs and policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with regulations, collective agreements, and competitiveness in the job market. This role will serve as a central contact point of contact for both HR and Finance departments regarding compensation and benefits-related matters.

This position is a strategic hands-on role requiring a blend of analytical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of compensation principles and benefits offerings. In addition, this position is responsible for reviewing and modifying existing programs, ensuring these comply with current legislation, supporting the recruitment process, and managing day-to-day compensation and benefits-related activities.

**Qualifications**

Educational:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
- 5+ years of experience in compensation and/or benefits management preferred
- Previous experience in compensation, benefits administration, and payroll processing, preferably in a managerial or supervisory role.
- A solid understanding of HRIS (Human Resource Information System) and payroll software is essential.
- Excellent understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate compensation and benefits policies, procedures, and changes to employees and management, combined with excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable manner
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll processing, benefits, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Extensive experience leading teams.
- Knowledge of occupational Health Services (OHS) within a healthcare facility.
- Experience with employee satisfaction/engagement survey.
- Extensive knowledge of benefits and compensation programs, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.

Professional:

- In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, including salary structure, retirement plans, health benefits, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with payroll processes, tax regulations, and labour law is crucial.
- Analytical skills - ability to analyze data and trends to develop, implement, and evaluate compensation and benefits programs. String numerical and analytical skills are essential for conducting salary surveys, market analysis, and cost-benefits assessments.
- Strong people and project management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Personal:

- Leadership and team management - strong leadership qualities to effectively manage a team of OHS, compensation, benefits and payroll professionals. Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Problem-solving skills - proven ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and develop practical solutions to complex compensation, benefits, and payroll challenges. Adaptable and flexible to address changing business needs and regulatory requirements.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee information, compensation data, and payroll records. Compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations/policies is paramount.
- Customer service orientation - customer focused mindset to provide responsive support and guidance to employees regarding compensation inquiries, benefits, payroll issues and other related matters. A commitment to delivering high-quality service with professionalism and empathy.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Designing and Implementing Compensation Strategies: The Manager will work closely with HR to design and implement compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate employees. This includes analyzing market trends, and recommending adjustments to compensation structures.

Ensuring Compliance: The Manager will ensure that compensation and benefits programs comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax implications, labor laws, and reporting requirements.
- Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll Processing, Compliance and Risk Management, Data Analysis and Reporting, Employee Communication and Education, Team Leadership and Development.
- Develop, maintain, and implement compensation