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5 results for Compensation Manager jobs

Senior Compensation Analyst
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a respected and established organization in Calgary, is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst for an exciting 18-month contract opportunity. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on workforce planning, compensation strategy, and organizational decision-making. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with Finance, HR, and business leaders to deliver insights that support strategic workforce initiatives and effective labor cost management. </p><p><em>Key Responsibilities:</em></p><ul><li>Collaborate with Finance and Human Resources teams on workforce planning, budgeting, and compensation forecasting activities</li><li>Support labor cost management initiatives by providing analysis and recommendations aligned with organizational objectives</li><li>Lead monthly compensation and workforce reporting, including variance analysis and trend identification</li><li>Develop meaningful insights and present findings to support informed business decisions</li><li>Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and reporting obligations</li><li>Monitor and support adherence to collective bargaining agreements and related compensation practices</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced reporting capabilities</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a strategic and proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. Beyond analyzing numbers, you understand the business implications behind the data and can communicate insights effectively to a variety of stakeholders. You bring a consultative mindset and enjoy building strong relationships across departments. Comfortable working independently, you take ownership of your work, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and motivated by opportunities to improve processes and support organizational success through informed workforce and compensation decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT&#39;S ON OFFER? </strong></p><p>This opportunity offers the chance to join a respected organization and contribute to meaningful workforce and compensation initiatives during a transformative period. In return for your expertise, you will receive a competitive wage commensurate with experience, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that influence organizational strategy. This role provides a collaborative work environment, valuable professional experience, and the opportunity to further develop your expertise in workforce planning, compensation analysis, and business partnership. This position is ideal for a data-driven professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decisions, and transforming complex information into actionable recommendations. If you have the experience required and are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply now!</p>
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll & Benefits Manager
  • Surrey, BC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a Payroll &amp; Benefits Manager to join their growing organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The Payroll &amp; Benefits Manager will report into senior leadership and be responsible for leading the payroll and benefits function across a multi-site Canadian organization. This position will oversee full-cycle payroll, employee benefits administration, payroll accounting, compliance, and a small payroll team while acting as the organization&#39;s subject matter expert for payroll and benefits. The ideal candidate enjoys improving processes, leading people, and working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service are paramount.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What&#39;s on Offer</strong></p><p>• Salary: $100,000 - $120,000</p><p>• 3 weeks&#39; vacation</p><p>• Extended Benefits</p><p>• Company-sponsored social events throughout the year</p><p>• Monday – Friday onsite position</p><p>• Opportunity to join a growing, well-established Canadian organization with excellent long-term career potential</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Must Haves</strong></p><p>• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation</p><p>• Union payroll experience</p><p>• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience</p><p>• Employee benefits administration experience</p><p>• Payroll accounting experience, including month-end reconciliations and journal entries</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><p>• Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation</p><p>• Experience with Payworks payroll software</p><p>• Experience managing payroll across multiple locations or entities</p><p>• Experience supporting payroll or benefits audits</p><p>• Strong Microsoft Excel skills</p><p>• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements</p><p>• Strong communication and leadership skills</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and lead a high-performing, payroll team. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant end-to-end payroll processing across multiple provinces, while providing leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to a small team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys both people management and being actively involved in payroll operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a small team of Payroll Administrators</li><li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment</li><li>Provide training and ongoing support to ensure continuous development</li><li>Oversee and review end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-province, unionized environment</li><li>Approve payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness</li><li>Act as a backup for full-cycle payroll when required</li><li>Lead all year-end payroll activities including reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation, including union requirements</li><li>Support internal and external payroll audits</li><li>Prepare and analyze payroll reports for internal stakeholders</li><li>Leverage Excel to manage and interpret large data sets</li><li>Work closely with Finance and HR to ensure alignment on payroll processes and reporting</li><li>Communicate payroll policies, updates, and changes clearly across all levels of the organization</li><li>Participate in and lead payroll-related projects such as upgrades or M&amp;A activities</li><li>Support the integration of newly acquired employees into the payroll system, ensuring accurate onboarding, data validation, and alignment with internal payroll processes and policies</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance during acquisitions to ensure a smooth transition, including payroll setup, compliance, and employee communication</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager
  • Kitchener, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 63.5 - 67 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, high-volume environment in Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can guide a team, maintain accurate bi-weekly processing, and support continuous improvement across payroll practices. The successful candidate will combine strong technical payroll knowledge with leadership skills, sound judgement, and a service-focused approach when working with employees and internal partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily payroll activities and provide guidance to a team of Payroll Administrators to support efficient and accurate service delivery.</p><p>• Review and authorize bi-weekly payroll processing across multiple payroll groups, ensuring deadlines are met and legislative and policy requirements are followed.</p><p>• Coach, train, and support payroll staff by sharing technical expertise and reinforcing compliance with applicable payroll rules, collective agreements, and internal standards.</p><p>• Partner with Payroll and Human Resources teams on special initiatives, including process enhancements, documentation updates, and implementation-related activities.</p><p>• Respond promptly to inquiries from employees and external service providers, delivering attentive customer service and resolving payroll issues effectively.</p><p>• Support period-end and year-end payroll accounting activities by assisting with accruals, reconciliations, and payroll-related journal entries.</p><p>• Create, refine, and maintain payroll procedures, reference materials, and operational manuals to promote consistency and accuracy.</p><p>• Serve as a back-up resource for payroll processing and step in during peak periods to help balance workload demands across the team.</p><p>• Carry out additional payroll leadership duties as needed to support departmental priorities.</p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
Employee Relations Manager
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 42 - 49 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is searching for an Employee Relations Manager to support a busy organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract opportunity. This role is suited to someone who is detail oriented and can confidently navigate complex employee matters, build productive relationships in a unionized setting, and provide practical guidance in a fast-moving workplace. The successful candidate will help strengthen workplace practices, support HR administration, and contribute to consistent policy application and staff training.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance on employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.</p><p>• Partner with leaders and HR teams to address issues in a unionized environment while promoting fair and consistent employee practices.</p><p>• Review, investigate, and document employee matters thoroughly, ensuring appropriate follow-up and sound recommendations.</p><p>• Support the administration of HR programs and processes, maintaining accurate records and helping to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Deliver training and coaching to managers and employees on workplace policies, employee relations practices, and respectful conduct expectations.</p><p>• Use HR systems and related tools, including ADP Workforce Now and other administrative platforms, to manage information and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Handle multiple priorities at once in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and responsiveness.</p><p>• Contribute to quality-focused HR practices by monitoring consistency, identifying risks, and recommending process improvements where needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z