Manager, Compensation and Benefits

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

REAL finds itself in the enviable position of managing one of the most interesting and versatile connected spaces in North America with an opportunity to impact the lives of millions by creating life-long memories and delivering exceptional experiences.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Compensation and Benefits is responsible for the plan, design, implementation, maintenance and administration of all compensation and benefit programs and scheduling processes and protocols consistent with REAL’s compensation philosophy to support its objectives to attract, retain and motivate a talented workforce. This position plays a critical role in maximizing human resource costs by creating and maintaining workplace schedules to ensure the appropriate staffing levels are achieved to enable REAL to deliver quality customer service. This position is also responsible for planning, leading and directing all aspects of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to support organizational workforce planning and labour requirements/costing and actualize effective and efficient organizational needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a member of REAL's Management team, the Manager, Compensation and Benefits participates in the development of REAL's strategic planning process, develops, and implements the business plan to achieve the corporation's short and long-term goals by:

• Developing, implementing and managing the business unit's goals and objectives to achieve short to medium term operational results of the Department.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring business unit critical success factors and key performance indicators.
• Developing and implementing the business unit policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, safety and consistency.
• Managing the ongoing development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs.
• Monitoring and analyzing operational trends and staying updated on the latest trends, equipment, products, regulations and processes related to effective & efficient compensation, benefits and scheduling practices to capitalize on opportunities and make recommendations for change if needed.

Leads, oversees and manages Compensation and Benefits programs and services by:

• Overseeing and ensuring regular employee payroll is processed in a timely, accurate and consistent manner including reviewing and approving all required remittances and compliance with relevant legislation, collective agreements and policies.
• Developing strategies and making recommendations for the alignment of compensation and benefits plans, policies and programs to support REAL employment brand, total rewards philosophy, and the current and long-range goals and objectives of REAL.
• Researching, analyzing and developing total compensation packages and benchmark data for in-scope and out-of-scope employees to ensure competitiveness base and variable pay structures, incentives and bonus programs, and administrative guidelines based on business needs and objectives.
• Ensuring the effective delivery of compensation and benefits plans and programs.
• Regularly re-evaluating the design of specific programs to ensure that they continue to meet the established objectives.

Leads, oversees and manages Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) by:

• Leading the analysis, design, project plan development, testing and implementation of a corporate wide HRIS, including upgrades, enhancements and new modules that incorporate human resource information, compensation, benefits and scheduling.
• Managing HRIS project plan to ensure project scope, deliverables, timelines, and budget requirements, etc., are met.
• Directing the management and administration of HRIS (Payroll, Time and Attendance, etc) systems to ensure data integrity, business-process automation, and integration with other corporate IT efforts.
• Ensuring audit reviews are conducted on a monthly basis; identifying incorrect and missing information and taking appropriate steps to resolve issues.

Ensures effective business unit financial planning by:

• Contributing to the development of the department's annual budget (capital and financial), responsible for monitoring quarterly financial statements and forecasting/implementing appropriate expenditure controls to manage costs.
• Periodically reviewing invoicing to ensure all inputs are reported and invoice is submitted in a timely manner to the client. Ensuring outstanding receivables are followed up on once advised by Finance of any delinquency.
• Recommending changes in direction or priorities during the business year; providing direction for necessary modifications to the business plan or operating budgets as required during the fiscal year.

WHAT IT TAKES

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience

• A degree in Business with specialization in Human Resource Management or related field, or a combination of relevant education, training and experience.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in human resources directly related to compensation and benefits management and demonstrated experience in the administration and deployment of human resource information systems.
• Canadian Payroll Association Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is considered an asset. Certified Payroll Manager certification would be an asset.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR principles, best practices and trends related to compensation and benefits and human resource information systems.
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Employment Act, labour and employment law, CRA requirements for employee pay and benefits.
• Proven ability to deal tactfully and decisively with sensitive client issues while maintaining the highest levels of customer service and confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Computer proficiency required including automated payroll and HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook) and Microsoft Teams.

Other

• The successful candidate must also possess and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC).

WHY CHOOSE REAL?

Here at REAL, we can offer unique experiences unlike any other organization:

• Make a difference in your own community.
• Be a part of an industry responsible to create fun and memorable moments for our guests.
• A wide range of employment opportunities to fit your own lifestyle – whether that’s committing to us in a full-time capacity or more of a casual role that is event specific and tailored around your own availability.
• We offer competitive wages and industry standard benefits.
• Matching Group RRSP plan.

For more information visit our website at www.realdistrict.ca. Submit resumes by February 1, 2025 via the link provided.

Please click the link to apply: https://apply.workable.com/real1884/j/9DEC61295D/