Director, Total Rewards

About Kinaxis

Elevate your career journey by embracing a new challenge with Kinaxis. We are experts in tech, but it’s really our people who give us passion to always seek ways to do things better. As such, we’re serious about your career growth and professional development, because People matter at Kinaxis.  

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, with a brand-new HQ based in Kanata North in Ottawa. As one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

At Kinaxis, we power the world’s supply chains to help preserve the planet’s resources and enrich the human experience. As a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, we enable supply chain excellence for all industries, with more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries. We are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

This is a remote/hybrid position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in Canada. Please note if you are located in Ottawa, Canada we work a hybrid schedule where you will be expected to be in office 4 days per week.

About The Team

The Director, Total Rewards, as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, brings a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in leading, directing and developing the overall strategy, operations and delivery of our global total rewards policies and programs.

The Director, Total Rewards provides leadership and direction to a core team in the delivery and integration of executive compensation, global compensation, sales compensation, short-term and long-term incentive programs, global benefits and leaves programs, job architecture, and organizational design. The incumbent and their team work in partnership with Talent and Acquisition, HR Services, Talent Management, DEI, and HR Business Partnering to assess needs and build and deliver Total Rewards solutions that align with and support the company’s employment value proposition and

What you will do

• Design, implement and execute total rewards programs and related processes, ensuring effective communication, adoption, measurability, and alignment with overall corporate strategy and vision.
• Conduct complex analyses and prepare materials for Executive audiences, including our Board of Directors, which are used for public company filings.
• Conduct competitive market analyses and research and ensure that leading practices in all jurisdictions that we operate in are embedded in total rewards programs and offerings; stay current on emerging trends and continuously identify opportunities and gaps.
• Develop and administer executive compensation programs, including equity-based compensation, deferred compensation, and executive perks.
• Develop and maintain the organization's salary structure, including job evaluation, salary surveys, and analysis to ensure competitiveness in the market as well as internal equity
• Research and negotiate with 3rd party vendors and service providers to ensure the organization has access to the best practice tools and resources.
• Participate in global M&A activities, including consultation and collaboration with legal services and internal partners on the integration of country-specific legislation and onboarding requirements as they related to Total Rewards
• Bring a deep awareness of potential risks and impacts to total rewards programs and consult with stakeholders across the organization to develop appropriate strategies and measures to manage systems, program, or operational change
• Ensure effective communication and training strategies are in place to support the development and implementation of new or revised total rewards related programs, policies, and processes.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to compensation and benefits, resolving issues in a timely and effective manner
• Participate in cross functional committees to develop creative approaches in best practice.
• Collaborate with finance and senior leadership to develop and manage the compensation and benefits budget, including forecasting future costs and making recommendations for budget adjustments as needed
  
  

What we are looking for

• University degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting, designing, implementing and executing total rewards programs in high growth, global companies, preferably in the technology sector.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team responsible for the development and operation of total rewards programs.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and expertise in data and financial modeling and scenario planning
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to coordinate input from multiple sources to develop impactful recommendations to achieve results for the business.
• An articulate and professional communicator with the ability to provide clear, concise messaging to multiple audiences and present complex information across the organization.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills and the ability to prioritize business requirements appropriately through a collaborative partnership approach
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate input from multiple complex sources, conduct environmental scanning, and sort through ambiguity to develop impactful recommendations for business decisions
  
  

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Yamaha, P&G, Honda, and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons
  
  

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com . Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at [email protected] . This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description, to identify candidates whose education, experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.