Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. Looking for Manager, Compensation and Benefits at St Thomas, Ontario, Canada Full Time

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for a Manager, Compensation and Benefits in St. Thomas, ON

Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER!

For the initial ramp-up phase of our North American operations we are looking for a passionate Manager Compensation and Benefits who wants to CELLebrate in fast-paced and fast-changing environments. As part of the ramp-up team, you will work closely with the HR Team in St. Thomas, our PowerCo SE team members at Headquarters in Germany as well as colleagues from the Volkswagen Group Canada in Ajax, ON. Reporting temporarily to the Chief Human Resources Officer for VGCA, you will participate in developing, implementing & administering our benefit programs ensuring the programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements & are cost effective.

This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office

Benefits

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs.
• Lead the annual design process to ensure plans are competitive and cost efficient.
• Provide direction to benefit plan providers concerning approved plan design and administration.
• Manage vendor relationships/performance and negotiate administrative fee arrangements.
• Manage benefit plan budget for welfare plans, retirement, service recognition program, corporate credit cards program, relocation, vehicle program, charitable giving, etc.
• Approve benefit plan SPD’s, enrollment materials, and employee communication materials.
• Develop and document processes related to benefits administration, compliance and data integrity.
• Monitor provider performance and operational results for benefit planning purposes.
• Ensure SAP supports benefit plan administration data and interface requirements.
• Benchmark benefit programs in the market place to ensure competitiveness of the company’s benefit programs.
• Develop new benefit plans in collaboration with providers/vendors.
• Oversee annual enrollment for employees and retirees.

Compensation

• Analyze company compensation policies in relation to government wage and hour regulations, prevailing rates for similar jobs in comparable industries or geographic areas, and recommend changes where appropriate to establish and maintain competitive rates.
• Participate in the development and administration of the employee performance review process to ensure compliance with salary administration guidelines.
• Determine the amount of the annual salary increase program and the implementation plan for all salaried and hourly employees.
• Design and develop the implementation of the annual Bonus and Variable Compensation programs.
• Review and evaluate the compensation level of employees to determine the amount of any special or equity salary adjustments.
• Participate in salary surveys and automotive industry association meetings to represent the Company and exchange compensation information with other automotive companies to gather data and develop total reward programs.
• Analyze results of comparison and survey data to develop specific recommendations for review by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Sociology or related area and/or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience managing a team
• 7+ years experience in benefit plan design & administration
• Working knowledge of Canadian benefit and pension legislation
• Knowledge of accounting methods as they relate to benefit plans
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Word, excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsers
• High level of discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and deliver both long and short-term projects with consideration to stakeholders and adherence to strict deadlines.
• Highly skilled with Excel and MS Office programs.
• Experience with HR SAP, SuccessFactors is considered an asset
• Ability to manage and scale projects
• Strong written, verbal and relationship building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• German language knowledge is considered an asset
• Up to 20% travel both nationally and internationally may be required

Desired Skills

• Strategic thinker with an innovative and proactive approach to recruitment and employer branding
• Strong team leader and collaborator
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• German language skills would be an asset
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours to account for time zone differences with Europe, when necessary

What you’ll get in return:  

• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic  
• Opportunities for development  
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community  
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package  
• And much more!

Interested applicants are asked to submit their application by February 5th,

2024.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.