LifeWorks Looking for Principal Compensation at Calgary Full Time

Build a meaningful career

At LifeWorks, we offer more than career opportunities, we provide career opportunities to make meaningful contributions to people’s lives.  The extraordinary expertise of a more than 7,000-strong workforce is harnessed to support the employees and families of the organizations we serve. Our innovative programs have a lasting impact on the health, financial security and productivity of 24,000 workplaces.

Our firm seeks to hire a Principal to join our Compensation Consulting Team. We are looking for a highly experienced business advisor that is capable of working with senior leaders in client organizations across a broad range of offerings. The Principal will work closely with colleagues in leading and managing complex client relationships.

Typical client projects include developing comparator groups for benchmarking compensation levels and program design attributes to market, developing short- and long-term incentive plans, gauging the alignment of pay and company performance, studying market trends and monitoring changes in legislation. Principals may assist or lead thought leadership research projects or publications, take part in business development opportunities, and can contribute internally on various firm-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop recurring business through effective client relationship building, account management and collaborative working with colleagues across Morneau Shepell
• Lead the delivery of our annual compensation survey
• Lead proposal writing and shaping of opportunities for medium sized/complex clients
• Lead the delivery of complex projects while ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management and good communication/collaboration between Morneau Shepell colleagues
• Manage client expectations and deliver high quality work that exceeds client expectations
• Managing junior staff members on compensation consulting projects, including peer review and finalizing of project deliverables
• Contribute to thought leadership/research and speaking on National platforms to enhance and extend the Morneau Shepell brand
• Serving as a mentor and actively supporting the development of junior staff members

Succeeding as a Principal, Compensation Consulting Services will require the following core qualifications and skills:

• Master or Doctorate degree in Administration, Finance, Business, Accounting or an equivalent training in any related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Consulting
• Relevant experience in Compensation consulting or in-house compensation experience at a large complex organization would be considered an asset
• Ethical and trustworthy, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a high impact environment energized by challenging work
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional focus and attention to detail
• Impressive presentation skills and an excellent communicator
• Strong interest in networking and business development
• Able to work under pressure

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Fulfilling work that matters

LifeWorks is in the business of helping organizations help their people and in the process, we strive to elevate ours. We’re always looking for talented professionals and strategic leaders looking to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We appreciate the interest of every applicant; however, we contact only those selected for an interview.

At LifeWorks, we are committed to putting our people first.  Our priority is to optimize the health and productivity of our people.  In light of COVID-19, our company continues to monitor the global situation and following local guidance in each of our communities to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.  Safety is our highest priority, and while the goal is to ultimately return to the office, we are currently working remotely and are connecting with candidates through virtual interviews, recruitment events, and information sessions.  We are excited to connect with you virtually, and look forward to receiving your application.