Manager Total Rewards People Analytics

Department: Association Services

Location: Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA with hybrid work options available

Work Hours: 40 Hours per week

Employment Type: Regular FullTime Salaried with benefits and a complimentary YMCA Membership

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: May 2025

Deadline to Apply: April 14 2025

Why Youll Love Working With Us

In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success we offer:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Paid Personal days and sick days
• A generous employerpaid Group Health benefit plan starting from day 1 with 3 flexible options to choose from
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5 employer matching
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
• Hybrid work arrangements with inperson office time to collaborate innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care Camp and Child & Youth programs (subject to availability)
• Free staff YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

Position Overview
We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the People Leadership & Culture (PLC) team you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

As the Manager Total Rewards & People Analytics you will play a vital role in developing and managing the Associations total rewards strategy including compensation benefits and payroll administration. Reporting to the Director People Leadership & Culture you will oversee the payroll function ensuring accuracy compliance and timely of payroll activities across the Association. Additionally you will lead the development and of people analytics initiatives to provide datadriven insights that inform PLC and business decisions. Your comprehensive strategy will attract and retain talent support a highperformance team culture and ensure that compensation and benefits programs are competitive equitable and aligned with the Associations goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a total rewards and people analytics champion with strong relationshipbuilding and communication skills to drive positive change and help make the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford an outstanding place to work.

What Youll Do

• Compensation: Lead the Associations compensation strategy ensuring competitive pay structures internal equity and regulatory compliance. Oversee compensation programs including salary structures job evaluations career paths and promotion guidelines. Manage the annual salary review process and ensure adherence to Canadian pay equity legislation and labour standards.

• Payroll Administration: Oversee the full payroll cycle ensuring accurate and timely processing. Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations conduct audits and manage relationships with payroll service providers. Stay updated on payroll legislation to ensure accurate yearend processing including T4s ROEs and compliance reporting. Provide training and guidance on payroll policies and tax deductions.

• Benefits Program Management: Design and manage employee benefits programs including health wellness retirement and other offerings. Regularly assess offerings for competitiveness costeffectiveness and alignment with organizational goals. Negotiate with external vendors manage total rewards renewals and implement program enhancements to support employee wellbeing. Collaborate with internal teams to administer and communicate benefits effectively.

• Workforce Data Management: Develop and enhance people analytics capabilities tracking key HR metrics like turnover retention engagement and performance. Provide datadriven insights to leadership using predictive analytics to identify trends and risks. Leverage HRIS and analytics tools to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.

• People Leadership & Advisory: Lead and mentor a team of professionals fostering growth and high performance. Act as a strategic advisor providing expertise on compensation total rewards and workforce trends. Drive process improvements optimize total rewards offerings and manage stakeholder and vendor relationships. Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on program effectiveness and key workforce metrics.

What Youll Bring

• Postsecondary education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Minimum of five 5 years of experience in compensation benefits or total rewards management.

• Professional designation in one or more of the following: Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Canadian Compensation Professional (CCP) Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll benefits and pension practices standards regulatory guidelines and legislation.

• HRIS Management experience required.

• Experience in pay equity developing and maintaining compensation systems.

• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking in dynamic environments demonstrating innovative problemsolving skills and a systemic approach that balances strategic thought leadership with handson .

• Strong leadership skills with emphasis on coaching teamwork development and influencing others.

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to take initiative and prioritize work in a highvolume position.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent the Association professionally in interactions with internal stakeholders and/or external communities.

• Strong change management skills.

• Access to reliable transportation in order travel to various work locations.

A Major Asset If

• You have worked in nonprofit charity or public sector organizations.

• You have a proven track record of implementing successful total rewards strategies in a large organization.

• You have experience with advanced HR analytics tools and software.

• You have strong project management skills with experience in leading crossfunctional teams.

• You are familiar with international compensation and benefits practices.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required in addition to a Police Records Check to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offence(s) if any is considered in the decisionmaking process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada the YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children youth and adults the YMCA connects people to lifebuilding opportunities to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCAs determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility
The YMCA of HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford is committed to creating an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA BIPOC and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our People Leadership and Culture Department at

Ready to Make a Difference
The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If youre passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives we want to hear from you!

Dont meet every requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you are excited about the role but your resume doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the description apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles!