HR Compensation & Benefits Manager

Celestica International LP•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides Compensation and Benefits leadership and analytical support to the Senior Manager, Global Rewards. This role is part of the global HR Compensation and Benefits (C&B) Center of Excellence (COE). Responsibilities include managing global broad-based and function/site specific incentive programs, participating in external benchmarking, supporting the annual compensation planning process, completing job evaluations, and providing recommendations for retention and special bonus awards. The role also involves providing analytical support to the broader total Global Rewards team, supporting long-term incentive plans, and assisting with special projects like Career Frameworks and Merger & Acquisition activity. Additionally, this position supports HR C&B leaders, finance, and legal with analysis related to annual Proxy/20F filing requirements, and partners with various stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, Business Leaders, and external vendors. The role may also be involved in audit requirements and handling urgent employee issues.

Requirements

Strong analytical, data modelling skills and experience.
Ability to work with and synthesize large volumes of financial data with a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Understand financial metrics, definitions, calculations and how certain metrics can be included in incentive plan design.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Able to present and communicate ideas and facts in a clear and articulate manner.
Able to effectively work with a wide variety of customers, cross-functional collaborations, as well as leveraging external vendors/partners.
Working knowledge of HR compensation and benefits programs, policies and practices.
Strong project management skills.
Able to evaluate, manage and prioritize multiple highly complex and detailed tasks and projects at any given time.
Ability to manage workload across various time zones including Americas, Europe and Asia.
Able to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.
Strong knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
Six to eight years of relevant experience in an HR, Finance or related field.
Bachelor's degree in a Business, Finance or related field.

Nice To Haves

Accounting Designation is preferred (CMA, CPA, CGA or other)

Responsibilities

Act as a primary contact for HR Managers for applicable global compensation and benefits issues, providing procedural instruction, analytical counsel, advice, and resolution.
Manage Celestica’s global broad-based and function/site specific incentive programs, including reviewing and updating designs and communication materials, partnering with stakeholders to determine metrics and targets, and responding to employee queries.
Participate in the Company’s annual compensation and benefits external benchmarking exercise, providing detailed information to vendors, analyzing results, and preparing recommendations for annual Compensation Planning.
Support the annual compensation planning process, interacting with regional HR Business Partners and primes to complete merit recommendations, manager planning merit grids, and update country salary band ranges.
Complete regular job evaluations and associated compensation recommendations for executive and director level promotions, internal transfers, and new hires globally, preparing offer letters as required.
Provide recommendations and offer letters for one-time retention and special bonus awards.
Provide analytical support to the broader total Global Rewards team.
Provide analysis and support for Celestica’s long-term incentive plans.
Provide ongoing support for various special projects and initiatives including Career Frameworks and Merger & Acquisition activity.
Support HR C&B leaders, finance, and legal with analysis related to Celestica’s annual Proxy/20F filing requirements, providing compensation information and analysis for Named Executive Officers.
Partner and build relationships with key stakeholders in other teams including HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, Business Leaders and external vendors.
Potentially be involved in completing audit requirements in conjunction with finance, external auditors, related to HR programs.
Deal with urgent employee issues in a timely and professional manner.