Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Brink's Global Services (BGS)

. Establish workflows, service levels, and controls for enrollment, eligibility, vendor coordination, and case escalation follow-up .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$134,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Total Rewards Strategy, Compensation, and Benefits Design, with a strong focus on compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes in a matrixed environment.

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Total Rewards StrategyCompensation StrategyBenefits AdministrationPeople LeadershipCompliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Compensation DesignBenefits DesignPay Equity AnalysisLabor Market AnalysisVendor NegotiationProgram EvaluationRegulatory ComplianceWorkforce PlanningPension AdministrationCollective Bargaining

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceProblem SolvingStrategic Decision MakingTeam LeadershipCommunication

Industry Keywords

ERISAIRS RegulationsACA RequirementsCanadian Pension StandardsEmployment Standards ActPay Transparency LegislationHealth and Welfare BenefitsJob ArchitectureSalary GradesLegislative Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish workflows, service levels, and controls for enrollment, eligibility, vendor coordination, and case escalation follow-up
Partner with internal and external stakeholders on rewards analyses, budget impacts, decision-support materials, escalations, and expectations
Translate program controls, audits, communications, and annual cycle readiness activities into operating decisions, resource shifts, and improvement priorities
Lead the ongoing review and design of compensation, benefits, pension, and recognition programs
Monitor labor market trends, economic conditions, and legislative developments across the U.S. and Canada
Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding reward program effectiveness, competitiveness, and cost management
Maintain job architecture, salary grades, and compensation frameworks
Lead pay equity analyses and support compliance with applicable pay transparency legislation
Partner with HR Business Partners and Labor Relations on compensation matters affecting represented and non-represented employees
Oversee health and welfare benefit programs across Canada
Manage annual benefits renewals, vendor negotiations, and plan design evaluations
Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian federal, state, provincial, and local employment legislation
Maintain expertise in compensation, benefits, pension, labor, and pay equity regulations
Monitor legislative changes affecting employee rewards programs and recommend necessary changes
Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, ACA requirements, Canadian pension standards legislation, employment standards act, and other applicable regulations
Provide leadership to managers and professional staff
Develop departmental plans, including business, production, and/or organizational priorities
Maintain accountability for the performance and results of multiple related teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience in total rewards strategy, compensation, and benefits design or a closely related field
Experience leading teams, setting priorities, and driving results across stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, solve complex problems, and drive improvements or strategic outcomes
Deep knowledge of Canadian benefits programs and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of US benefits and compensation programs and regulatory requirements
Expertise in Canadian and U.S. benefits administration, pension and retirement programs, labor relations, and collective bargaining environments
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
Total Rewards
Benefits Administration
Compensation Strategy
People Leadership
Workforce Planning
Compliance knowledge including ERISA, IRS regulations, ACA requirements, Canadian pension standards legislation, employment standards act, and pay transparency legislation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs
Pension and retirement programs
Health and welfare benefit programs across Canada
Recognition programs
Annual benefits renewals and plan design evaluations