To apply for the Total Rewards Specialist role, please email your resume to careers@wpic.co with ‘Total Rewards Specialist’ in the subject line.
Who You Are
You are a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a passion for developing and implementing effective rewards programs that drive employee engagement and align with company goals. You possess strong analytical skills and have a working understanding of compensation and benefits principles. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to explain detailed concepts simply and efficiently. You thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Highlights of What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Group Controller, you will manage compensation, commission, benefits, recognition programs, and performance management systems. A typical day will involve:
- Compensation Management and Benchmarking:
- Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures that align with Company goals
- Conduct regular market analysis to ensure competitive salary ranges
- Assist in salary review processes and performance-based compensation adjustments
Policy Development, Implementation, and Compliance:
- Assist in the design and implementation of total rewards policies and procedures
- Ensure all compensation practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements; maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and best practices
- Develop guidelines and documentation to support compensation programs and processes
Payroll Management:
- Administer payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries and wages
Commission and Bonus Calculations:
- Administer commission and bonus plans and ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of commission and bonuses
Benefits Administration:
- Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs
- Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers
Recognition and Rewards Programs:
- Design and implement employee recognition programs that drive engagement and performance, including for remote teams
- Develop and manage non-monetary recognition programs and initiatives
Performance Management:
- Support the implementation and administration of performance management systems; provide guidance on processes and tools
- Ensure alignment of performance management with total rewards strategy
Employee Communication and Support:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to compensation, payroll, and commissions; ensure alignment with Company goals in all communication
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Partner with executives, leaders, and HR to ensure compensation practices align with business objectives
- Assist in the development and administration of incentive programs and other variable pay plans
What You’ll Bring Along
Must-Haves:
- 2-5 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits administration
- Degree in accounting, human resources, business administration, or a related field, or a combination of work experience and education
- Highly self-motivated; ability to work with little to no supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on knowledge of compensation analysis and HRIS systems; familiarity with Rise People is an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, provincial, and local compensation and benefits laws and regulations
- A straight shooter with the ability to manage up as well as across
- Tech savvy; highly comfortable with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook, PPT)
- Highly organized and self-disciplined; ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage expectations
- Demonstrated balance of IQ and EQ
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Nice-to-Haves:
- Advanced education in a business discipline, accounting, or accreditation as a Payroll Compliance Professional is an asset
What We’ll Give You
Salary:
Growth Opportunities:
- High potential for advancement in a fast-growing company
We are always looking for top talent. If your skills and professional experiences vary slightly from those listed in this job posting, the scope of work and salary may be amended to reflect your personal qualifications.
Where You’ll Work
This is a hybrid position, working on-site at our office in Gastown 3 or more days per week.
Who We Are
WPIC Marketing + Technologies drives revenue for global brands in China, Japan, Korea, and SEA through data, analytics, e-commerce solutions, warehousing and logistics, and essential support services. With more than 275 employees in offices across 7 cities, WPIC is the world’s leading APAC e-commerce and technology consultancy. Our team provides end-to-end market entry and growth solutions for global brands looking to succeed in APAC. With more than 15 years of on-the-ground experience, WPIC has successfully deployed over 650 organizations in the APAC region.
WPIC values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to foster a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s unique talents and strengths.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For more information, or to request accommodation, please email careers[at]wpic[dot]co
