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Sr Manager, Compensation

Dayforce1 day ago
Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Time away from work programs
Wellness initiatives
Competitive pay

About the role

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. About the Opportunity As the Senior Manager, Compensation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing compensation strategies across Dayforce. Partnering closely with senior HR leaders and functional groups, you will lead a high-performing team of compensation professionals who are integral to driving our compensation initiatives. You will take ownership of implementing and managing compensation programs, including incentive plans, with a focus on creating effective, competitive, and compliant compensation structures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Dayforce's continued global growth. What You'll Get to Do Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of compensation programs, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, market competitiveness, and alignment with organizational goals. Take ownership of the implementation and ongoing administration of global compensation plans, including incentive and equity programs. Manage key compensation-related projects, including annual compensation cycles and ad hoc initiatives. Partner with HR and senior leaders to provide strategic guidance on compensation-related matters and drive business impact. Conduct in-depth analysis of compensation data, recommend program improvements, and present findings to senior leadership through data-driven presentations. Oversee job evaluation processes, market pricing analyses, and salary structure development to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Monitor external market trends and legal developments to ensure competitive and compliant compensation practices globally. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of compensation data across HR systems, including oversight of job classification and reporting. Support the design and ongoing administration of short- and long-term incentive programs, including equity-based plans. Provide compensation consulting support to other functional teams and lead projects related to broad-based compensation programs. Lead or participate in additional compensation-related projects and initiatives, providing expert guidance and recommendations. Skills and Experience We Value Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Seven or more years of experience in compensation program design, implementation, and administration, including incentive programs. Two or more years of people leadership experience with a proven track record of developing talent and managing team performance. Demonstrated experience in compensation roles within global organizations, with a strong understanding of international compensation practices. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with HRIS platforms (Dayforce preferred), market pricing tools (such as Radford or Mercer), and reporting tools. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Human Resources certification (PHR/SPHR) is preferred. Previous experience in the technology industry is highly desirable. Exceptional organizational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity. Broad compensation knowledge, including executive compensation, base pay, and variable pay programs. What Would Make You Stand Out Proven success managing compensation strategies within the technology industry. Deep understanding of compensation practices and challenges across global markets, including North America, EMEA, and APAC. Experience supporting equity programs and partnering with Finance and Legal on total rewards governance. What’s in it for you Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions. Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits. With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. This job posting is for an existing vacancy Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position. About the Salary Ranges Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Proficiency in English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with English-speaking stakeholders, co-workers, managers and/or clients across the world. Further, our back office support teams, including but not limited to Human Resources, are primarily English speaking. Employees need to be able to communicate with these departments in English to appropriately administer their business relationship. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking co-workers, managers, stakeholders and/or clients, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement. Fraudulent Recruiting Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud Dayforce actively monitors all job applications to ensure authenticity. Submissions determined to be fraudulent or misleading will be declined from the recruitment process Pour consulter cette offre d'emploi en français, veuillez utiliser le lien: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/fr-CA/mydayforce/alljobs

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