Director, Executive Compensation

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Reporting to the AVP, Executive Compensation, the Director, Executive Compensation drives the Total Rewards, HR and enterprise strategies by leading global executive compensation programs providing consultative technical expertise.

What will you do:

• Lead the delivery of executive compensation programs (e.g., benchmarking, governance, incentive plan reviews, disclosures, communications)
• Provide consultative technical expertise and guidance regarding compensation matters
• Manage team members on projects in support of the executive compensation mandate (e.g., incentive design, M&A activity, operational improvements)
• Deliver Sr. Executive/board-ready materials with a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis, working with business partners (e.g., HR, Finance, Client groups) to acquire necessary inputs
• Reinforce Sun Life’s compensation philosophy by recommending business solutions (programs, processes, tools) that are competitive, equitable and pay-for-performance oriented
• Monitor environment for changes to regulations and best practices and make recommendations to evolve Sun Life’s programs
• Liaise with internal and external audit and regulators as needed

What you need to succeed:

• University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 10+ of Compensation experience; Executive Compensation experience is required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is required i.e., the ability to create and maintain complex, dynamic spreadsheets and manipulate large datasets;
• Bias for continuous improvement and leveraging technology to improve outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and consulting skills, incorporating different perspectives, backgrounds and styles
• Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences clearly and concisely at all organizational levels, making connections between business goals and Total Rewards
• Knowledge of financial services sector considered an asset

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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