Location: Hamilton, ON, hybrid, 2-3 days on site

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

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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. You will work a hybrid model (2-days onsite).

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

- Lead job evaluation processes for both union and non-union groups,



co-chairing committees and ensuring consistency across the organization.
- Guide leaders on job design, maintain evaluation systems, and oversee accurate HRIS updates.
- Conduct compensation studies, internal equity reviews, and market analyses, presenting insights to senior leadership.
- Monitor legislative changes, ensuring compliance with Pay Equity, ESA, and pay transparency requirements.
- Oversee perks, pension, and disability programs, including renewals, audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Manage annual compensation cycles, forecasting, compression reviews, and executive compensation support.
- Drive process and technology improvements that enhance automation, data quality, and program delivery.
- 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.

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📌 Manager, Total Rewards (Canada)
🏢 Altis Recruitment
📍 Canada