Fair compensation, benefits that make a difference in our people’s lives, and data that informs decisions: at VOSKER, you’ll have the chance to shape all of this.
As the head of total compensation and reporting to the Head of Culture and Organizational Performance, you’ll be a trusted partner in a role that’s both strategic and highly hands-on. If you enjoy influencing decisions without losing sight of the big picture, this position is for you.
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU:
- Compensation: Define and implement VOSKER’s compensation policies in the context of growth and the integration of current (Estonia or Germany) or future acquisitions.
- Business Partnership: Support the teams’ needs regarding salary recommendations, salary benchmarking, annual raises, bonus plans and long-term incentive programs, pay equity, and business intelligence.
- Employee Benefits and Savings: Develop our programs, negotiate contracts, and manage external partners (Dialogue, Industrielle Alliance, Solertia, etc.) .
- Data and HRIS: Analyze and share key metrics with the Talent & Culture team and senior management. Support the systems administration team in governing T&C data via the HRIS (UKG Pro) and oversee the deployment of new HRIS modules as needed.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Participate in due diligence and the integration of upcoming projects.
- Budget: Participate in establishing annual payroll and benefits budgets with the Finance team.
- Promoting the Value Proposition: Collaborate with colleagues in the Culture Promotion team to foster transparency and highlight the value proposition to employees.
- Leadership and Strategic Oversight: Motivate and guide the total compensation team and its members, while staying abreast of emerging market trends and compensation governance practices.
Key Qualifications
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, finance, actuarial science, or any other relevant field.
- You have held a strategic position in compensation management for at least 7 years, with solid knowledge of employee benefits, long-term incentive plans, and retirement savings.
- You are comfortable taking on a cross-functional role that involves frequent and complex collaboration with various departments.
- You have a strong ability to influence both senior management and the entire workforce, and you can communicate the company’s compensation vision in both French and English (written and oral).
- You want to play a strategic role while remaining firmly grounded in hands-on work and execution.
Plus Points
- You have experience in an international environment and in integrating new entities following acquisitions (strongly preferred).
- You are committed to delivering a distinctive employee experience and find creative solutions to the situations that arise.
- You have a good sense of humor and the desire to take on this very serious role without taking yourself too seriously!
WHAT WE OFFER
- A high-impact role in a fast-growing company, at the heart of integrating new teams across Europe.
- An international setting and a variety of challenges: compensation, benefits, data, and onboarding.
- A culture where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
- A hybrid work model that involves working in downtown Montreal at least once a week, occasionally in Victoriaville, and from home on other days.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At VOSKER, we value the uniqueness of every individual and celebrate the diversity that helps us redefine what’s possible. We foster collaboration in a healthy, inclusive work environment where all voices are heard.
If you have specific needs to make the recruitment process more accessible, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Now it’s your turn, tell us about yourself and apply today