Job Description

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Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto\'s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Reporting to the Director HR Operations & Total Rewards, we are looking for a Senior Manager, Total Rewards to provide strategic leadership in the build, drive, management, and operational delivery of Total Rewards programs such as compensation, job architecture, organizational design, pension, and group benefits, to foster employee attraction, retention, and engagement as well as to ensure Metrolinx Total Rewards programs are market competitive.

What we offer:

• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA

• Learning and development opportunities

• An open and inclusive work environment

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, and wellness spending account

• Defined Benefit OMERS Pension Plan

What will I be doing?

• Motivate, guide, mentor, and cultivate a team of exceptional individuals, nurturing a culture that promotes dedication, zeal, and excitement towards the organization\'s vision, mission, and principles.
• Be a brand advocate, boosting awareness and advocacy of Metrolinx\'s employee value proposition among staff and candidates.
• Provide senior expert technical leadership to develop compensation philosophy, strategy, design and oversees the implementation of broad-based compensation goals and objectives.
• Develop innovative approaches to executive and non-executive compensation and job evaluation, while still adhering to legislation.
• Determine the long-term strategy for benefits (group insurance renewal, health & wellness, and disability management) and continuously evaluate all benefits plans to ensure they are cost effective, competitive, and meet the needs of both the company and employees.
• Oversee the research for best and competitive market practices in compensation (executive & broad-based), pension, group benefits, offered by other employers in Public & Private sectors.
• Help build analytical capabilities and data-driven insights to inform recommendations.
• Provide support to Collective Bargaining team during union negotiations and recommends compensation and benefit provisions based on research and cost analysis.
• Benchmark Metrolinx\'s Total Rewards programs to market best practices, market trends and legislative directives and recommend new initiatives to update the current programs.
• Oversee the appropriate governance of compensation and benefit programs.
• Collaborate with other sections in HR to define and develop project teams for the successful delivery of short- and long-term objectives.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a bachelor\'s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations or related field with specific knowledge and/or expertise in Total Rewards - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in key areas of Total Rewards (compensation, group insurance, pension, policy) with demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and manage compensation (broad-based & executive) programs that align goals, individual and company performance.
• Works closely with Employee relations to develop compensation strategies aligned to and supportive of the company\'s negotiation strategies.
• Detailed knowledge of pension administration, WSIB, Ontario Human Rights and Pay Equity Act. Knowledge of Oracle HRIS applications including query and reporting an asset.
• Certified Human Resources Professional - (CHRP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation(s) would be asset(s).

Don\'t Meet Every Requirement?

If you\'re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn\'t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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