JOB PURPOSE:

As member of the Rewards COE team, lead the design, analysis, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s compensation programs including base salary, incentive compensation, and program governance; ensuring competitive compensation programs that support the acquisition and retention of top talent.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain global compensation programs, strategies, and policies including job evaluation, salary administration, and incentive compensation
• Develop the Company’s compensation philosophy, including creating an effective communications strategy for compensation programs, and development of compensation guidelines and training to build broader stakeholder capability
• Lead the review of Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and CEO compensation matters and trends; recommend compensation adjustments including annual base salary, short and long-term target levels, and competitive incentive plan design changes
• Oversee Executive compensation programs including preparation of materials for Human Resources Committee and Management Resources Committee of the Board
• Partner with and communicate to the SLT on specific compensation matters
• Provide expert level compensation advice and subject matter expertise to HR Business Partners and business leaders through research, analysis, & consultations
• Oversee the annual compensation planning cycles including annual salary increase guidelines, performance distributions, and appropriate allocation of incentive plan spend
• Oversee the Compensation and Variable Pay modules in SuccessFactors
• Conduct benchmarking to assess and align internal compensation programs with comparable external pay practices. Remain up to date on emerging trends and changing legislative requirements
• Ensure data integrity as well as compensation plan compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures, and with all applicable laws
• Act as Rewards Subject Matter Expert (SME) by responding to queries and issues raised through the Employee Experience Centre as point of escalation.
• Diagnose and resolve system and process issues where necessary, recommend procedural modifications to aid in employee self-service and HR Shared Services
• Lead pay equity compliance, fair wage reviews, and other legislated or Board required analyses
• Participate as a project team member on various compensation and rewards related projects

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• 10+ years in a compensation role with strong knowledge of compensation practices and principles to positively impact employee performance and business results
• Strong knowledge of job evaluation methods; and high-level knowledge of salary markets in major regions where McCain operates (Canada, US, LatinAmerica, Continental Europe, Great Britain, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, India)
• Knowledge of contemporary HR practices
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills specifically in Excel
• Knowledge of HR systems is beneficial, particularly SuccessFactors
• Proven understanding of local CPG market; focused to develop understanding of McCain, our customers and consumers
• Proven resiliency and collaboration in the face of challenging circumstances
• Displays accountability with a focus on business and customer results
• Experienced in analyzing data/information to communicate recommendations which positively influence business results
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Establish trust and gain consensus

OTHER INFORMATION

• Key internal relationships: CEO/CFO/CHRO, SLT, VP Rewards, HR Business Partners, Rewards team members, Employee Experience Centre
• Key external relationships: Survey Providers/Consultants, CPG network peers, Board compensation advisors
• Travel: as needed
• Job is primarily performed in a standard office environment

Apply online at: McCain Foods Limited