Senior Human Resources Manager - Total Rewards, Vancouver, BC

Shape the future of Total Rewards across North America-lead transformative HR strategies, drive compensation excellence, and partner with leaders through complex change in this high-impact Vancouver-based role.

The Senior Human Resources Manager - Total Rewards plays a pivotal role in supporting our North American operations, reporting directly to the Director, Corporate HR & Total Rewards. This position is responsible for leading and executing a wide range of corporate HR initiatives and projects and providing support for the US corporate compensation function. A core component of this role is partnering with leaders through complex change including acquisitions, integrations, restructures, and divestitures-ensuring thoughtful workforce planning, risk management, and building a consistent employee experience.

You'll Do:

• Support compensation-related activities for US operations as required, including benchmarking, bonus administration, annual cycles, as well as job architecture, market pricing, compensation governance, and pay equity considerations; contribute to annual planning and cycle execution.
• Provide Canadian benefit plan leadership with respect to plan administration, vendor coordination, and compliance with applicable Canadian benefits legislation, tax, privacy, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with the Director, Corporate HR & Total Rewards on equity plans and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) administration and vendor management; support transitions and communications to stakeholders.
• Support immigration and global mobility support for Canada and the US, including visas and work permits, ensuring compliance, strong candidate/employee experience, and effective vendor coordination.
• Develop and present HR plans, business cases, and recommendations to senior executives; influence outcomes through clear narratives, data, and stakeholder alignment.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Finance, IT, and operations) to implement and improve HR systems, processes, and controls (including HRIS and data quality as applicable).
• Contribute to employee engagement, health, and wellness initiatives, partnering with internal stakeholders to design and deliver programs that support well-being and performance.
• Provide HR leadership for acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures, including diligence support, workforce planning, organizational design, change management, harmonization of policies/programs, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct HR due diligence activities in support of acquisitions and divestitures (as applicable), partnering with Legal and Finance to assess people-related risks, costs, obligations, and integration readiness.
• Work with the Director Corporate Human Resources to develop HR integration and separation plans, including Day 1 readiness, communications, policy/program harmonization, compensation and benefits considerations, retention actions, and effective stakeholder management.
• Provide leadership and advice on workforce transitions (including reorganizations, role changes, and reductions), ensuring fair processes, compliant documentation, change impacts assessed, and thoughtful people communications.

You Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Human Resources related field
• CHRP designation (or equivalent HR professional designation)
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including leading HR geographically diverse HR teams
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting HR strategies, plans, and recommendations to senior executives; strong executive presence, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, restructures, and/or divestitures, including due diligence support and change management.
• Broad knowledge and practical experience with compensation programs, including job architecture, market pricing/benchmarking, base pay administration, incentive/bonus plans, governance, and pay equity considerations.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices; able to apply judgment to manage risk and enable business outcomes.
• Experience supporting Canadian benefit plans administration, annual renewals, employee communications, external vendor relationships, and compliance with applicable Canadian benefits legislation, tax, privacy, and reporting requirements.
• Proven people leader with the ability to build, coach, and develop teams; known for high standards, accountability, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated depth of experience with, and strong understanding of, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); experience with UKG is considered an asset.
• Highly analytical and data-informed; able to define meaningful metrics, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to navigate sensitive matters with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.

Compensation Package:

• The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location. The yearly salary range is between $139,000 to $178,000.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Your Workplace Location:

Nestled amidst captivating natural beauty, Vancouver is a city that promises an enchanting experience to its visitors. Its balmy climate, coupled with the warm hospitality of its people, has earned it a reputation as one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. However, Vancouver's appeal doesn't just end there. The city boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with a rich diversity of languages and ethnicities, adding to its unique charm. As one of Canada's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, Vancouver is a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and lifestyles, making it an unparalleled place to live.