Manager, Compensation Programs

Responsibilities

• Designing Compensation Programs That Actually Work
• Shape and evolve our base pay structures, job architecture, and incentive programs across Canada and the U.S.
• Build frameworks that work in a decentralized business (and don't collapse under their own complexity)
• Keep us competitive externally and fair internally
• Support our growing U.S. footprint with regionally relevant approaches
• Owning the Annual Compensation Cycle
• Lead merit and STIP cycles end-to-end (yes-you're the one who makes it all come together)
• Build practical tools and models that HR and leaders actually use
• Partner with Finance to keep everything aligned, accurate, and on track
• Support executive-level compensation work when needed
• Keeping Us Compliant (and Ahead of It)
• Ensure pay equity compliance across Ontario, Quebec, and the U.S.
• Spot gaps before they become problems-and help fix them
• Keep documentation, audits, and standards clean and defensible
• Making Dayforce Work Smarter
• Be the go-to for compensation in Dayforce
• Configure cycles, maintain data integrity, and improve how everything flows
• Look for ways to automate, simplify, and reduce manual work
• Being a True Business Partner
• Support HRBPs and leaders with clear, practical guidance on compensation decisions
• Help navigate offers, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments
• Turn complex compensation concepts into simple, actionable advice
• Continuously Improving How We Work
• Streamline processes, reduce friction, and improve how compensation gets delivered
• Build better tools, better reporting, and better ways of working
• Help shape a compensation function that scales with the business
• Who We're Looking For
• 7+ years of compensation experience (Canada + U.S.).
• Experience working in complex, multi-entity environments.
• Strong foundation in job evaluation, pay equity, and program design.
• Proven ability to run annual compensation cycles.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills (you're comfortable in the data).
• Dayforce experience is a strong asset.
• CCP, GRP, or similar designation is a bonus.
• What's in it for You?
• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• Hybrid work model.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing !
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026 !
• We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.
• Please Note: We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time.
• #IND3

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Additional Information

What's the Role At Dexterra , we support some of North America's most dynamic work environments-from offices to remote sites-and we know that behind it all is a simple truth: great people drive great outcomes. That's where compensation comes in. We're looking for a Manager, Compensation Programs who doesn't just understand compensation-but enjoys digging into it. Someone who can balance strategy and execution, structure and flexibility, and data with real-world decision-making. If you like building things that actually get used, partnering with leaders, and making sense of complex compensation challenges-this is a role you'll want to explore.

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