Job Description

What makes you great for this role?
Be part of HR’s transformation—drive change, spark innovation, and shape the future of total rewards. You are a strategic HR leader with expertise in compensation, benefits, and recognition, skilled at aligning rewards strategies with organizational goals and anticipating workforce needs. A trusted advisor to senior leaders, you influence decision-making and guide best practices. You inspire and coach your team to deliver high-quality results, while leveraging data, insights, and trends to enhance programs and drive continuous improvement.

We have:

• A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff
• Leadership that supports you
• An enterprise that embraces change
• A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support

You have:

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study - or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, preferably in a unionized environment within a broader public sector agency and/or medium to large private/public corporation, including at least 3 years in program or people leadership roles
• Expertise in administering compensation and benefits and recognition programs
• Knowledge of pension plan design and administration requirements
• Experience with labour and compensation legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Act, Pension and Benefits Act, and Labour Relations Act
• Strong analytical, strategic, and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize new or changing information into actionable recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, combined with tact, diplomacy, and objectivity
• Strong leadership skills to manage, coach, and mentor staff while delivering on strategic objectives
• Willingness to travel to head office, field offices and corporate events across Ontario as needed

Nice to have:

• Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/L) designation
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation

What you will do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MPAC’s total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, retirement, and recognition initiatives
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior leaders to ensure total rewards programs support MPAC’s business objectives and attract, retain, and engage top talent
• Oversee annual compensation processes, market reviews, pay equity, and job evaluation to ensure compliance, competitiveness, and internal equity
• Manage employee group benefits and retirement programs, leading renewals, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor trends, legislation, and industry practices to recommend enhancements that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness
• Manage and coach a team of professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
• Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver effective communications, education, and support for managers and employees
• Champion employee engagement through innovative recognition and rewards initiatives, ensuring alignment with MPAC’s culture and values