Total Rewards Senior Manager

Equinix•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$139,000 - CA$209,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees the strategies, development, implementation, and ongoing management of company total rewards, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs in partnership with other human resources functions and business leaders. Designs, communicates, implements, and administers globally, regionally, country, and locally relevant compensation and benefit processes and programs aligned to HR strategy and business needs. Performs market reviews and manages benchmarking resources to ensure programs align with market expectations. Models and analyzes financial impact and employee considerations of proposed changes to total rewards programs. Maintains a working knowledge of global, regional, country, and locally relevant legislation and trends that influences total rewards philosophy, program design, and management. Reviews and oversees compensation and benefit compliance and ensures necessary regulatory filings and disclosures are made in accordance with local law and company practice. Responds to escalated total rewards questions while providing education concerning company practices and processes. Manage compensation and benefit activities related to mergers and acquisitions, HRIS systems management, performance management, and other cross-functional human resources projects. Other duties may be performed as assigned.

Requirements

Significant experience managing benefits programs across the Americas, including healthcare, retirement, wellbeing, and insured benefits
Strong understanding of benefits regulations, market practices, and vendor management
Experience managing benefits budgets, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Demonstrated experience supporting benefits administration platform design, implementation, testing, and optimization
Hands-on experience with PlanSource and familiarity with other benefits administration platforms preferred
Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities
Proven ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders
Experience operating within a global Benefits or Total Rewards COE model

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and ongoing management of benefits programs across the Americas
Ensure benefits programs are aligned with global benefits principles while meeting regional market and regulatory requirements
Act as the senior escalation point for complex benefits issues and program decisions
Drive a consistent and positive employee benefits experience across the region
Serve as the primary benefits advisor to regional leaders and People teams
Translate global benefits strategies into practical, business-relevant solutions for the region
Support workforce decisions, organizational changes, and talent initiatives through benefits expertise and recommendations
Represent the Americas region within the Global Benefits Leadership Team, providing market insights, operational feedback, and recommendations to support global priorities
Manage regional benefits budgets, forecast, and spend tracking in partnership with Finance
Monitor benefits cost trends and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value
Support annual planning and forecasting activities for benefits programs
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support regional decision-making
Lead the regional design, implementation, testing, and continuous improvement of benefits administration platforms and related processes
Partner with Global Benefits Programs, People Experience, Payroll, vendors, and project teams to support benefits technology initiatives and enhancements
Ensure benefits platform configurations accurately reflect plan design, eligibility requirements, and regulatory obligations
Support user acceptance testing (UAT), annual enrollment readiness, system enhancements, and post-implementation stabilization activities
Leverage experience with benefits administration platforms such as PlanSource, and familiarity with other solutions, to support effective delivery and employee experience
Monitor benefits market trends, legislative developments, and emerging practices across the Americas
Provide regional insights and recommendations to Global Benefits to inform strategy and program design
Assess the competitiveness and effectiveness of benefits offerings within the region
Identify opportunities to enhance employee value while balancing cost and compliance considerations
Partner with the Reward M&A lead on due diligence and integration activities for M&A transactions within the Americas
Assess benefits-related risks, liabilities, costs, and harmonization opportunities
Partner with Global Benefits, Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors on integration planning and execution
Support employee transition activities and benefits-related change management during integrations
Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable regulations and internal governance requirements
Partner with Legal, Payroll, Finance, and HR teams to manage benefits-related risk
Oversee regional vendor relationships and support performance management activities
Support audits, controls, and compliance reviews related to benefits programs