Manager Compensation

TMX Group•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$110,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Manager, Compensation, who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and brings strong experience navigating the US market and US labour legislation— including FLSA regulations, state-level pay equity frameworks, and regional pay transparency mandates. While physically based out of our Vancouver office, you will serve as a Compensation Manager, acting as the senior compensation consultant to assigned business units (which may span multiple regions) and a hands-on people leader within the Total Rewards team. You possess the professional maturity to influence senior leaders, navigate sensitive and consequential compensation decisions — including restructures, STIP design, leveling, and organizational design — and develop the people around you to deliver exceptional advisory work. You evolve programs to meet emerging business needs with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Requirements

7+ of progressive experience in compensation in a business partner or advisory capacity, with a demonstrated track record of leading complex compensation conversations with senior business leaders and HRBPs
2-3 years of experience directly managing or formally mentoring employees with a demonstrated ability to develop talent and build high-performing teams.
Proven track record of managing complex cross functional projects.
Proven ability to advise senior leaders on complex and sensitive compensation matters — including restructuring, STIP design, job leveling, and organizational design — with sound independent judgment and commercial acumen.
Strong working knowledge of US compensation regulations (including FLSA exemption testing, state-specific pay equity laws, and pay transparency requirements) along with experience benchmarking and designing structures for the US talent market.
Deep expertise in total rewards principles, job evaluation methodologies, and compensation program design.
Advanced proficiency in Workday Compensation, including incentive plan configuration and system enhancements.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, accurate work under tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment — balancing precision with pace without sacrificing either.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-changing environment — maintaining rigor and sound judgment through ambiguity.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets (complex modeling) and project management frameworks.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Workday Advanced Compensation modules is an asset.
Experience in the design and management of Sales incentive Plans.
Completion of, or progress toward, CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CHRP/CHRL designation.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership to Compensation Partner/ Analyst overseeing their professional development, performance management and daily deliverables.
Act as a technical mentor and coach, elevating the team’s compensation advisory and analytical capabilities and ensuring the delivery of high quality, actionable insights to the business.
Manage team capacity across competing priorities and prioritize workstreams to ensure alignment with the broader HR strategy.
Identify development opportunities for each team member, actively supporting their progression and building the bench strength of the compensation function.
Serve as the senior compensation lead advisor for assigned business units, leading complex and sensitive matters including offer recommendations, job leveling, restructuring, and organizational design.
Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and business leaders to co-create compensation solutions that balance business objectives, market competitiveness, and fiscal responsibility.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, HR Technology, and business leaders to ensure the seamless execution of salary planning, bonus accruals, and financial forecasting across assigned portfolios.
Lead education sessions for employees, managers, and HRBPs to build compensation literacy and program engagement — and equip team to do the same.
Lead the annual market survey process for assigned functions, refreshing the survey strategy to ensure data sources remain relevant to TMX's evolving competitive landscape.
Serve as TMX's subject matter expert for US compensation compliance — proactively monitoring Fair Labour Standards Act (FLSA) classifications, state-level pay equity requirements, and regional wage-and-hour laws.
Stay ahead of state and local pay transparency legislation, providing proactive guidance to Talent Acquisition and leadership on required disclosures and program adjustments.
Own the compensation outcomes for your entire regional and business unit portfolio — ensuring every decision within your scope reflects TMX's pay philosophy, is defensible under scrutiny, and is delivered with consistency across your team.
Independently lead regional and business unit-specific compensation projects from scoping through to delivery — such as job architecture reviews, pay structure updates, and compensation initiatives within assigned portfolios.
Support enterprise-wide programs led by the Senior Manager, Compensation as required.