Manager, Compensation

Status: Regular Full-Time  

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or Post Graduate Certificate

Location(s): Toronto or Durham Region

Travel: Yes – up to 10% within Toronto/Durham, as required 

Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2024

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow. 

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history. 

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job. 

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.

ACCOMMODATIONS 

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. 

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com 

JOB OVERVIEW

OPG is looking for an innovative, proactive, and results-driven compensation professional to join our team in the role of Manager, Compensation.  Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation, the Manager, Compensation will be an integral individual contributor supporting compensation programs across OPG. The role will lead cross-functional projects and act as a key partner to the business, providing functional advice, guidance, delivery, and execution as a compensation subject matter expert.   You will be responsible for implementing compensation strategies and programs to align with OPG’s business objectives and growth strategy. You will collaborate with HR and operational teams across the business to drive OPG’s compensation principles, while maintaining compliance with legal requirements and collective agreements. In this role, you will bring significant value by applying your creative and technical expertise, relationship management capabilities, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Lead annual year-end compensation planning, including designing the project plan, establishing timelines, implementing and testing systems, and providing communication and training resources.
• Support the development and execution of OPG’s compensation programs, periodically assessing effectiveness and ensuring compliance with OPG policies and procedures, legal requirements, and adherence to collective agreement terms.
• Manage compensation project-based work end-to-end, overseeing all aspects from initial planning and coordination to successful execution and completion, ensuring that project goals, objectives, and deliverables are clearly defined and aligned with organizational strategies.
• Act as the key partner in matters related to compensation, providing guidance and advice on compensation decisions and communication in partnership with the business.
• Maintain established compensation policies and procedures, review and advise on compensation requests.
• Manage technology platforms for compensation decisions, including requirement collaboration, system improvement implementation, user testing of system changes, and coordination with HR Systems and IT teams.
• Participate in relevant compensation surveys; analyze market and benchmarking data, provide recommendations, and manage short-term and long-term incentive awards programs. 
• Contribute to the delivery of key messages, communications, and education materials related to compensation programs and processes. Prepare, arrange and contribute to the delivery of workshops and training information for HR Business Partners and other staff as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date compensation documentation, ensure availability on company platforms, and drive process improvement and automation.
• Respond to audit requests and stay informed about compensation trends and relevant legislation.
• Actively participate in meetings, task teams, and committees to meet department requirements and provide input.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, Business, Finance or Accounting or related field is required; and 
• Working towards and or completed Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking a motivated and results-focused compensation professional who has the following:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive compensation experience, with a strong emphasis on managing year-end compensation planning and exposure to end-to-end, full cycle compensation processes.
• Demonstrated experience with administration of salary surveys and market benchmarking
• Proven experience in scaling compensation programs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build cross-functional partnerships.
• Possesses a growth mindset and a strong drive to enhance compensation practices.
• Innovative mindset focused on process improvement and efficiency.
• Comfortable working autonomously, navigating ambiguity, and assuming responsibility.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong numerical proficiency.
• Strong presentation skills to facilitate the delivery of information and training related to compensation programs.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly advanced knowledge and experience working with MS Excel to analyze large data sets. 
• Comprehensive understanding of effective, current, and emerging practices, issues, insights, tactics, and trends in compensation.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, and creative problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of HRIS/compensation systems, preferably SAP SuccessFactors.
• Ability to quickly understand business processes, corporate projects, and strategic initiatives, with the ability to analyze complex situations and provide sound recommendations.
• Experience with project-based work, demonstrating initiative and independence to achieve successful outcomes.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding OPG values and Code of Business Conduct. 

WHY OPG?

As Ontario's largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment.  Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province's wellbeing.

At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change.  Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship. 

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide 
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities 
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors. 

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority. 
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day. 
• Opportunities to stretch and develop. 
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate. 
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses. 
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion. 

If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., May 1, 2024.  OPG thanks all those that apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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