PWC

Senior Manager, Compensation

PWC$98K — $148K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in compensation or total rewards with strong broad-based compensation expertise.
  • Experience leading design and implementation of compensation programs and structures.
  • Proven track record advising senior leaders on compensation strategy and policy interpretation.
  • Solid understanding of Canadian compensation laws, including pay equity and transparency.
  • Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data and provide actionable business insights.
  • Experience with HR systems, particularly Workday Compensation.
  • Strong communication skills to convey intricate compensation concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary compensation expert, guiding compensation strategy and program design.
  • Lead compensation framework development including job evaluations and salary structures.
  • Influence compensation-related decisions with market analytics and data-driven insights.
  • Manage annual compensation cycle and collaborate with various stakeholders for planning.
  • Oversee compensation analytics and benchmarking to support leadership and workforce planning.
  • Act as an advisor on compensation matters, focusing on pay equity and internal equity.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and market trends to enhance compensation programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Participation in variable incentive pay programs tied to individual and firm achievements.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering accountability and innovation.
  • Chance to drive strategic compensation initiatives, enhancing career growth.
Full Job Description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

As a Senior Manager, Compensation within the Total Rewards team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues and shape the future of compensation at PwC Canada. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, you'll serve as the firm's compensation subject matter expert and lead the development, implementation and evolution of compensation programs, frameworks and processes that support our people strategy and business objectives.

This role combines deep technical compensation expertise with strategic thinking, strong business acumen and stakeholder influence. You'll partner closely with Human Capital leaders, business leaders and key stakeholders to provide trusted advice, drive enterprise-wide compensation initiatives, and ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, scalable and compliant in a rapidly evolving workforce and regulatory landscape.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager, Compensation, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that'll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn't limited to:

  • Serving as the firm's primary compensation subject matter expert, providing guidance and thought leadership on compensation strategy, program design, market competitiveness and emerging trends

  • Leading the design, governance and continuous evolution of compensation frameworks, including job architecture, job evaluation methodologies, salary structures, market positioning approaches, and compensation policies

  • Influencing compensation decisions and future program direction through market insights, compensation analytics, data-driven recommendations, and deep technical expertise

  • Leading the annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus and compensation planning activities, in partnership with Human Capital, Finance, Payroll and business stakeholders

  • Overseeing compensation analytics, market benchmarking, compensation surveys, trend analysis and workforce modelling to support leadership decision-making and workforce planning

  • Acting as a trusted advisor to Human Capital leaders and business stakeholders on complex compensation matters, including pay decisions, organizational changes, market competitiveness and internal equity considerations

  • Leading compensation compliance activities related to pay equity, pay transparency and other applicable provincial and federal regulatory requirements

  • Monitoring legislative developments, workforce trends and market practices to identify opportunities to strengthen and modernize compensation programs and processes

  • Preparing and delivering clear, data-driven insights, recommendations and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders

  • Managing relationships with external compensation consultants, survey providers and technology vendors to maximize value and support strategic priorities

  • Leading, coaching and developing compensation team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement

  • Leading or supporting strategic compensation initiatives, including technology enhancements, regulatory projects, process redesign and business transformation activities

What You'll Bring

Your skills, knowledge and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

  • Progressive experience in compensation, total rewards or human resources, with deep expertise in broad-based compensation

  • Proven experience leading compensation program design, job architecture, salary structure development, market benchmarking and annual compensation cycles

  • Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and stakeholders on compensation strategy, policy interpretation and complex compensation decisions

  • Experience designing, administering or advising on incentive compensation programs

  • Strong knowledge of Canadian compensation-related legislation and regulatory requirements, including pay equity and pay transparency

  • Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data, identifytrends and translate findings into practical business recommendations

  • Experience working with compensation technology and HR systems, including Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation

  • Strong communication, presentation and consulting skills, with the ability to simplify complex compensation concepts for diverse audiences

  • Proven ability to build credibility, trust and influence with senior stakeholders through expertise, insight and strong relationship management

  • Strong judgement and the ability to balance market competitiveness, internal equity, employee experience, operational considerations and compliance requirements

  • Experience leading teams, coaching professionals and delivering results through both direct leadership and influence

  • Strong project management, prioritization and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • A future-focused mindset, including an interest in workforce trends, automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions

  • A commitment to continuous learning, innovation and finding new ways to improve programs, processes and stakeholder outcomes

  • Experience within a large, complex organization; professional services experience is considered an asset

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $98,000 - $148,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking Studies, Benefits Administration, Benefits Program Design, Bonus Program Design, Coaching and Feedback, Co-Creation, Communication, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Structuring, Compliance Awareness, Conducting Research, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data-Driven Insights, Data Storytelling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Compensation and Benefits {+ 35 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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284,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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