Manager, Global Compensation Solutions

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) • Ottawa, ON

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a career where your work has meaning? At the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) you can contribute to making the world a better place, while shaping equitable and competitive global compensation solutions. IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges. Guided by the values of respect, accountability and intentionality, IDRC fosters collaboration to create meaningful and inclusive change. Come join our team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world! As the Manager, Global Compensation Solutions, you will be joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion and equity while being responsible for setting the strategic direction for IDRC’s global compensation and total rewards programs and ensuring their alignment with organizational priorities. You will also be overseeing the effective delivery and continuous improvement of benefits, payroll, HR systems, job classification and relocation services at headquarters and overseas. Providing authoritative advice and guidance to senior management on global compensation trends, areas of risk and overall competitiveness. Leading a team of HR professionals, establishing priorities, managing performance and fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field, with a strong foundation in compensation and total rewards.
• Proficiency in both French and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience across multiple areas of Human Resources, including significant experience in compensation and benefits, and at least five (5) years leading and managing a team of HR professionals.
• An in-depth understanding of total rewards principles, market competitiveness, internal equity and international HR practices.
• Proven ability to interpret market data, policies, legislation and collective agreements and translate them into sound recommendations.
• Strong expertise in payroll operations, HR information systems, and service-provider oversight.
• Experience in job evaluation and classification and in international or global compensation programs, including expatriate or overseas benefits, is considered an asset.
• Experience working within a unionized environment is preferred.
• A strategic thinker who anticipates challenges and connects operational decisions with organizational priorities.
• An analytical decision-maker who uses evidence and sound judgment to address complex issues.
• An engaging leader who mobilizes employees and fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• A team player who works effectively with multidisciplinary teams and people from diverse cultures.
• A collaborative change leader who builds trusted relationships and mobilizes stakeholders around sustainable improvements.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree or membership in a recognized professional HR association (e.g., CHRP/CHRL or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• Experience in job evaluation and classification and in international or global compensation programs, including expatriate or overseas benefits, is considered an asset.
• Experience working within a unionized environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting the strategic direction for IDRC’s global compensation and total rewards programs and ensuring their alignment with organizational priorities.
• Overseeing the effective delivery and continuous improvement of benefits, payroll, HR systems, job classification and relocation services at headquarters and overseas.
• Providing authoritative advice and guidance to senior management on global compensation trends, areas of risk and overall competitiveness.
• Leading a team of HR professionals, establishing priorities, managing performance and fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager