Manager Compensation

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Manager Compensation role is accountable for the day-to-day administration, analysis of compensation data and interpretation of policies and practices. The individual will be responsible for end-to-end compensation practices such as: job evaluation, performing competitive market analyses and providing recommendations to various stakeholders relating to our non-union employee population, including incentive and equity pay programs that align with CPKC's total rewards strategy.

Reporting to the Director, Compensation and working with a team of professionals, the Manager Compensation will be a key player in the support of our compensation strategy.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead a team of compensation professionals supporting offerings across our North American railroad network (Canada, United States and Mexico), working in a high-performance culture
• Provide leadership and guidance on compensation-related matters including day-to-day administrative of shared inboxes, job evaluations, salary recommendations, equity plan management, market analysis and benchmarking to ensure our compensation offerings are competitive and aligned with industry standards
• Champion the annual compensation review process including salary planning, incentive awards, equity grants, compensation system updates and communication
• Analyze compensation data and trends and make informed recommendations for improvements and adjustments to compensation plan elements
• Collaborate and build positive relationships with various internal & external stakeholders to deliver compensation strategies that support business objectives
• Partner with HR data team to ensure accurate and timely administration of compensation plans within current systems (i.e. SAP, SuccessFactors, Shareworks)
• Support the preparation of Company public disclosure materials and administration of executive compensation programs
• Support special projects as needed including in-country total rewards design and pay equity
• Monitor compliance with legislation and compensation policy, and documents changes to existing policies

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Finance or other relevant fields
• Minimum 5-7 years in a compensation role or 7+ years of work experience in HR or related role
• Certified Compensation Professional (CPP) designation is an asset
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and capacity to mentor and grow a team
• Proficient in SAP, SAP Ad-hoc Query, Spinifex and Advanced skill in MS Office - Excel and PowerPoint. SuccessFactors experience is an asset
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of long-term incentive design and administration, performance-based compensation systems (SuccessFactors), and market-based pay structures
• A demonstrable drive to understand and solve complex problems
• Solution focused - take initiative, enjoy the challenge of problem solving
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, respect for deadlines with accurate/quality results, are a must
• Experience with total rewards programs and employment regulations in Canada, United States and Mexico is an asset
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle changing competing priorities and fluctuating workloads

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 103448
• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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