Ft Human Resources Consultant, Total Rewards

**_All Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries employees may apply. _**_Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Employment equity will be considered therefore applicants who identify as women, Indigenous people, members of racialized groups, and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. _**

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**Job Purpose**:
Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards, the Human Resources Consultant, Total Rewards is responsible for providing consultation, expertise, analysis and recommendations on total rewards programming, which encompasses compensation, benefits and employee rewards/recognition. The consultant is responsible for the execution of complex total rewards programming while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and ensuring programming is in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and collective agreements. Each member of this team is focused on one of the three programming areas within total rewards and will support/backup the other team members. This position will focus on compensation, conducting compensation reviews and analysis, including job evaluation, job description development, wage and salary administration and salary surveys.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain a strong proficiency in total rewards programming.
- Act as a main point of contact, providing accurate information and responding to inquiries on total rewards programming.
- Provide advice, guidance, and support in total rewards areas, including programming details, related legislation and collective agreement interpretation.
- Investigate, assess, and resolve complex and unique employee circumstances related to total rewards.
- Conduct ongoing and ad-hoc monitoring, reporting and audits. Identify any risks/issues or opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
- Conduct research, investigation, and analysis, including data collection.
- Design, develop and maintain total rewards communication content to best service employees and management.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of total reward programs.
- Participate in assessing the effectiveness of programs and provide recommendations for new initiatives, opportunities, and strategies.
- Research and recommend leading practices in programming areas.
- Provide background materials and information for collective bargaining and grievance responses, - as required.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and practices by providing guidance and advice through sound knowledge and expertise.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, practices, collective agreements, and best practices and ensure programming is in compliance.
- Oversee the administration and execution of programming within the area of focus, working collaboratively with the Total Rewards team and other areas of support.
- Participate in completion and analysis of surveys and use survey data for programming recommendations.
- Prepare and deliver training sessions and coordinate external consultant information sessions for compensation and related topics as required.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with consultants and experts in the field to ensure ongoing awareness of the latest trends and developments.
- Liaise and consult with external organizations, vendors, union representatives and other contacts.
- Provide guidance, advice, and forecasting for the development of annual budgets and program cost monitoring.
- Maintain compensation pay scales, including for collective agreements, table games base pay and game rates, provincially legislated rates of pay and exempt scales.
- Conduct job analysis and reclassification reviews, including information gathering with employees, the union and management. May include conducting on-site job audits.
- Lead job evaluation committee meetings, ensuring program integrity, internal equity, and alignment to collective agreements. Coach leaders on the job evaluation process.
- Provide and coordinate compensation requirements during restructures and other operational changes.
- Oversee the General Wage Increase (GWI) process. Conduct pre and post audits/analysis of scales, positions and employee assignments to ensure data accuracy.
- Provide compensation information for the recruitment process.
- Research and analyse new positions to determine appropriate wages based on industry standards.
- Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations outlining findings and recommendations.
- Participate in industry seminars and professional training to keep up to date on current issues and solutions.
- Participate on committees and project teams as required.
- Attend and facilitate meetings as required.

**Primary Qualifications**:

- Completion of a de