Manager, Total Rewards
Location: Hamilton, Hybrid, approximately 2 days on-site per week
Language: Strong written and verbal communication in English
Duration: 18-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check
Additional Requirements: Willing to provide proof of immunizations
About the Opportunity
Join a leading healthcare organization that is deeply committed to delivering equitable, people-centered services to the community. In this role, you will shape the Total Rewards strategy that supports employees who make a meaningful impact every day.
As Manager, Total Rewards, you will partner with senior leaders to design fair, transparent, and future-ready compensation and benefits programs. You will lead a team, guide strategic decision making, and champion practices that advance equity, data integrity, and organizational effectiveness. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned Total Rewards professional who thrives in a complex, unionized environment and is eager to modernize systems and processes.
What’s In It for You
You will join a workplace that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovative thinking. This is a chance to influence organization-wide programs, build strong relationships with executive leaders, and contribute to a culture that prioritizes fairness and transparency.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll lead job evaluation processes for both union and non-union groups, co-chairing committees and ensuring consistency across the organization.
You’ll guide leaders on job design, maintain evaluation systems, and oversee accurate HRIS updates.
You’ll conduct compensation studies, internal equity reviews, and market analyses, presenting insights to senior leadership.
You’ll monitor legislative changes, ensuring compliance with Pay Equity, ESA, and pay transparency requirements.
You’ll oversee benefits, pension, and disability programs, including renewals, audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
You’ll manage annual compensation cycles, forecasting, compression reviews, and executive compensation support.
You’ll drive process and technology improvements that enhance automation, data quality, and program delivery.
You’ll integrate DEI principles into Total Rewards practices, support pay transparency communication, and mentor team members.
Skills and Qualifications
7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits within a large, complex, unionized environment.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
CCP and CEBS certifications or equivalent experience, with CHRL considered an asset.
Advanced analytical skills, including strong Excel capabilities and comfort with HRIS and compensation planning systems.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide consultative, data-driven guidance.
Experience leading and developing HR or Total Rewards teams.
Knowledge of DEI principles, pay transparency requirements, and managing sensitive compensation matters.
Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
