Director, Total Rewards

Company Background

Ocean Capital Holdings Limited is a private enterprise with diverse business interests spanning broadcasting, construction, energy, and real estate. Focused on nurturing successful ventures with exceptional people, the company aims to foster community betterment through innovation and excellence.

Role Overview

The Director, Total Rewards will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the Total Rewards strategy for Ocean Capital's group of companies. This position oversees the design, management, and continuous improvement of compensation models, benefits administration, and wellness initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with relevant legislation.

Key Duties

• Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to develop and refine organization-wide Total Rewards programs.
• Lead governance efforts related to Total Rewards, including management of the Retirement Investment Pension Committee and supporting Human Capital Management Committees.
• Oversee strategic partnerships to incorporate best practices and stay abreast of market trends.
• Collaborate with HR business leaders to enhance understanding and engagement with Total Rewards offerings.
• Administer and benchmark the compensation model, recommending modifications that reflect corporate culture and values.
• Manage the Unified Benefits plans, ensuring competitiveness in talent attraction and retention.
• Continuously review and enhance Total Rewards policies, procedures, and systems to advance the overarching People Strategy.
• Supervise compensation administration within HRIS systems to maximize technological capabilities.
• Present detailed Total Rewards analyses and reports to business and HR leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to government legislation impacting compensation and benefits.

Core Competencies

• Adaptable and quick thinker with a drive for innovation and resilience.
• Inspirational leader capable of motivating diverse cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at coordinating multi-departmental teams toward unified goals.
• Committed mentor who fosters growth among high-potential individuals.
• Strong performance optimizer handling varied motivations and talents.
• Effective influencer able to build consensus across different perspectives.
• Proactive collaborator facilitating cross-business synergy and opportunity creation.
• Commercially astute decision-maker balancing risk and reward for profitability.
• Champion of innovation, encouraging early adoption and creative solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or finance-related field; Master’s degree considered a plus.
• Certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), or Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) highly valued.
• Minimum of five years’ experience managing compensation and benefits or similar responsibilities.
• In-depth understanding of compensation and benefits policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements.
• Proven experience administering compensation and benefits within Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and organizational capabilities with strong presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker with solid problem-solving and decision-making competence.
• High ethical standards demonstrating discretion and confidentiality.

Additional Information

This role is based onsite in Saint John, New Brunswick or Halifax, Nova Scotia. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should notify the contact person accordingly.