Director, Total Rewards

Overview

Lead design, implementation, and oversight of total rewards and payroll across US/Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• market benchmarking
• benefits strategy
• payroll operations
• executive compensation
• vendor management
• compliance governance

Tasks

The Director, Total Rewards at Stella-Jones leads the strategy, design, and delivery of the company’s total rewards and payroll programs across Canada and the U.S. The role ensures that all compensation, benefits, retirement, and wellness programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. Acting as a key partner to HR and business leaders, the Director aligns total rewards programs with business priorities, reinforces employee engagement, and strengthens the company’s value proposition as an employer of choice. The Director, Total Rewards also manages relationships with external vendors and consultants, negotiates contracts, and evaluates performance to ensure high-quality service delivery. In addition, they lead and participate in compensation-related projects such as mergers and acquisitions, integrations, and process improvements, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across all programs. -Select and interpret appropriate market data to ensure competitiveness and internal equity across all roles and geographies. -Define and execute an integrated benefits and retirement strategy that supports employee engagement, well-being and long-term financial security. -Enhance understanding, transparency, and communication of the company’s total rewards offering. -Ensure programs remain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective through market benchmarking and vendor performance management. -Strengthen leadership capability through training on compensation principles and best practices. -Superviser la conception, le renouvellement et la gouvernance de tous les régimes de santé, retraite et bien-être (REER/401k, rentes à prestations déterminées, à cotisations déterminées) au Canada et aux États-Unis. -Partner with Finance and Legal to maintain robust governance and risk oversight. -Superviser les opérations de paie tant pour le Canada que pour les États-Unis, en assurant une exécution précise et conforme. -Oversee payroll operations for both Canada and the U.S., ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing. -Renforcer les capacités de leadership par des formations sur les principes de rémunération et les meilleures pratiques. -Partner with Finance and HRIS teams to ensure accurate reporting, reconciliations, and integration of payroll data with HR and Finance systems. -Oversee plan design, renewal, and governance for all health, retirement and wellness programs (RRSP/401(k), DB, DC) across Canada and the U.S. -Lead the design, benchmarking, and governance of executive compensation programs, including short- and long-term incentives. -Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and state tax and labor regulations. -Ensure alignment between executive compensation strategy, business performance, and shareholder interests. -Concevoir, analyser et assurer la gouvernance des programmes de rémunération des cadres, incluant les incitatifs à court et à long terme. -Participate in preparing materials and recommendations for the Human Resources & Compensation Committee (HRCC) of the Board of Directors. -Participer à la préparation des documents et recommandations à l’intention du Comité des ressources humaines et de la rémunération du conseil d’administration. -Définir et exécuter une stratégie intégrée d’avantages sociaux et de retraite qui soutient l’engagement des employés, leur bien-être et leur sécurité financière à long terme. -Manage and optimize annual compensation processes, including budgeting, annual salary reviews and Hourly, Salaried and Executives bonus programs. -Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure compliance, transparency, and consistency in executive pay disclosures and reporting. -Collaborer avec les équipes finance et SIRH pour garantir des rapports exacts et l’intégration des données de paie aux systèmes RH et financiers.

Requirements

• executive compensation
• benefits
• ccp
• cbp
• 12+ years
• manufacturing

What You Bring

La version française suit ci-dessous. This position is opening due to an internal promotion and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources. The position will be hybrid and based either at our HQ in Montréal (Saint-Laurent) or at one of our US offices (Pittsburgh, Lenexa, or Tacoma). The role involves travel (expected to be up to 20%) across the US and Canada. Profil recherché -Multi-site experience across both the US and Canada -Manufacturing industry experience -Veiller à l’alignement entre la stratégie de rémunération des cadres, la performance de l’entreprise et les intérêts des actionnaires. -Expertise avérée en conception, benchmarking et gouvernance de la rémunération des cadres. -Expérience démontrée des programmes d’avantages sociaux américains, avec une solide compréhension de la conception des régimes, de la conformité et de la gestion des fournisseurs. -Demonstrated experience leading U.S. benefits programs, with a solid understanding of plan design, compliance, and vendor management. -Executive Compensation experience -Gérer et optimiser les processus annuels de rémunération, incluant l’établissement des budgets, l’augmentation salarial annuelle et les programmes de bonification pour employés horaires, salariés et cadres. -Expérience en rémunération des cadres. -Expérience multi-sites couvrant le Canada et les États-Unis. -Expérience en conseil en rémunération et avantages sociaux. -12 or more years of experience in the Compensation and Benefits arena -Veiller à la conformité aux régimes fiscaux et de droit du travail au Canada (fédéraux et provinciaux) et aux États-Unis. -Expérience antérieure dans une entreprise publique. -Accroître la compréhension, la transparence et la communication de l’offre de rémunération globale. -Proven expertise in executive compensation design, benchmarking, and governance. -Titres ou certifications en RH ou rémunération (ex. : CCP, CBP). -Compensation and Benefits consulting experience -Expérience dans l’industrie manufacturière. -Minimum de 12 ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la rémunération et des avantages sociaux. -HR or Compensation certifications (e.g., CCP, CBP) -Excellent knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulatory frameworks in both Canada and the U.S. -Excellente maîtrise des principes, pratiques et cadres réglementaires de la rémunération tant au Canada qu’aux États-Unis.

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Benefits

Ce poste est disponible à la suite d’une promotion interne et relève du Vice-président des ressources humaines. Il est offert en mode hybride, localisé soit au siège social de Montréal, soit dans l’un des bureaux américains de l’entreprise (Pittsburgh, Lenexa ou Tacoma). Des déplacements seront requis (jusqu’à 20 % estimés) à travers le Canada et les États-Unis. -Public company compensation and benefits experience -Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution) -Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) -Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage -Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match -Annual Profit Share Program -Garantir que les programmes demeurent compétitifs, conformes et rentables via des études de marché et la gestion de la performance des fournisseurs. -Extended health and dental coverage

About Stella-Jones

-A leading global supplier of wood products for utility, industrial, and residential markets. -Specializes in manufacturing pressure-treated wood products, including railway ties, utility poles, and residential lumber. -Operates in North America and Europe, with an expansive network of production facilities and distribution centers. -Known for strong financial performance and a solid reputation for reliability and product excellence. -Typical projects include the supply of utility poles for power grids, railway ties for rail infrastructure, and treated wood products for residential use. -Highly specialized in delivering tailored solutions for industries like utilities and transportation, ensuring long-lasting and durable materials. -A trusted partner for large-scale infrastructure projects, known for the strength and quality of its treated wood products. -Continually innovates to address evolving market demands.

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