Position Title: Head of Total Rewards & Talent Intelligence
Reports to: Chief Human Experience Officer
THE COMPANY
Securian Canada is a technology-enabled insurance organization with more than 70 years of experience serving Canadians through financial institutions, associations, affinity organizations, and other strategic distribution partners. As an independent subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, the company combines deep local market expertise with the resources and scale of a leading North American insurance organization. Focused on helping Canadians build greater financial security, Securian Canada offers a range of life, creditor, and specialty insurance solutions designed to meet evolving consumer needs. The organization has established a strong reputation for customer-focused innovation, leveraging technology, data, and digital capabilities to enhance both product offerings and client experiences.

In recent years, Securian Canada has experienced significant growth and transformation through strategic investments, business expansion, and acquisition activity, further strengthening its market position. Despite its increased scale and sophistication, the organization continues to foster a culture characterized by agility, collaboration, inclusion, and an entrepreneurial approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Human Experience Officer, the Head of Total Rewards & Talent Intelligence is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and executing a holistic total rewards and talent analytics strategy.

This role integrates deep functional leadership in compensation and rewards with the forward-looking use of data and insights to inform talent and business decisions. The mandate spans strategy, design, governance, and execution, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board on compensation matters.

The Head of Total Rewards & Talent Intelligence leads a team and plays a central role in ensuring that reward strategies, talent insights, and workforce decisions are scalable,



financially sustainable, and aligned with business priorities.

This is a build-and-shape role, requiring a leader who can operate both strategically and hands-on, establishing frameworks, elevating capabilities, and delivering impact to the business in a high-growth environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead the design and evolution of an integrated total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives, culture, and growth ambitions

Oversee all aspects of compensation, including base, incentive, and other variable programs

Develop and maintain a clear, consistent compensation philosophy across the organization

Evaluate market competitiveness and effectiveness of programs, recommending adjustments as needed

Executive Compensation & Governance

Lead executive compensation design, modelling, and governance

Prepare materials and provide insights for Board and Committee reporting, including compensation analysis and recommendations

Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and compliance with applicable standards

People Analytics & Workforce Insights

Lead a People Analytics function to enable data-driven talent decision making

Develop insights related to workforce trends, capability gaps, performance, engagement, and retention

Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership

Advance the use of systems, analytics, and dashboards across the organization

Enterprise Partnership & Advisory

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on compensation, workforce planning, and organizational design

Partner across HR and the business to align rewards, talent priorities,



and enterprise goals

M&A; and Strategic Initiatives

Lead Total Rewards and People Analytics support for M&A; due diligence and post acquisition integration

Provide guidance on compensation harmonization, workforce alignment, and organizational implications

Support broader strategic initiatives, including growth, restructuring, and expansion efforts

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

Ensure accuracy and integrity of critical processes including compensation cycles and executive reporting

Drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and automation based on modern AI tools

Identify and mitigate financial, compliance, and operational risks

Lead and develop a small, high-impact team across Total Rewards and People Analytics

Build a strong consultative capability within the team

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience & Expertise

Deep expertise in total rewards, including compensation design and executive compensation

Experience in growth-oriented, evolving, or transformation environments

Strong capability in data and talent analytics

Exposure to M&A;, integration, or large-scale organizational change initiatives

Experience preparing materials and insights for senior executives and Boards

Leadership Capabilities

Enterprise mindset with the ability to align people strategies with business priorities

Credible advisor to senior leaders, with strong influencing skills

Ability to balance strategy and execution in a resource-conscious environment

Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams

Personal Characteristics

Strong commercial acumen and financial discipline

Pragmatic, resilient, and comfortable operating in ambiguity and pace

High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to fairness and transparency

Cooperative, relationship-oriented, and effective across diverse stakeholder groups

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📌 Head of Total Rewards & Talent Intelligence (Ontario)
🏢 Securian Canada
📍 Ontario