Assistant Director, Reward and Recognition

A key member of the EY Talent Team, the Assistant Director, Reward and Recognition will be a strategic partner with Service Line Talent to support the Business in identifying, analyzing and making recommendations to address compensation issues aligned with business needs and market practice. You will have a major role in the development and evaluation of the reward and recognition programs.  This involves analysis of base and variable compensation policies to ensure the firm is competitive overall and in each line of business. The incumbent will act as an advisor to Talent, Business, and Leaders on aspects of reward and recognition.

Your key responsibilities

• Partner with the Service Line Talent to ensure an in depth understanding of service line issues and other variables that may influence the reward solutions
• Analyze internal data and external market data to understand service line issues and proactively develop plans to address
• Lead the development of base pay and incentive programs for service lines within Canada
• Lead participation in compensation surveys and source new surveys to meet business needs
• Analyze and interpret survey results and make recommendations based on the results
• Manage the annual compensation process for Canada through development of recommendations, supporting documentation and presentations to talent and service line leadership
• Collaborate with other reward members to simplify and streamline processes across the service lines to drive consistency 
• Lead the Success Factors Compensation Module initiative in Canada as a representative in the Global group
• Manage the firm’s recognition award programs in alignment with business objectives
• Manage the job evaluation for new and revised roles using the JE methodology
• Ensure compliance with Canadian legislation such as Pay Equity
• Develop and coordinate communication plans as they relate to compensation, recognition and rewards programs
• Participate in Canada/Americas/Global additional projects ensuring the needs of the Canadian business are met

Skills and attributes for success

• University degree required
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in rewards and recognition or equivalent combination of training and experience
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification is an asset
• Strategic thinker as well as being detail oriented
• A team player who works closely with other members of the team
• Solid understanding of HR policies and practices
• Strong oral and written communication skills that will enable you to clearly present and explain technical and complex issues to a broad audience at all levels within the organization
• Very strong computer skills including Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and lookups), PowerPoint and HRIS 
• Ability to do modeling and forecasting, and to link and work with multiple spreadsheets
• Ability to collect, analyze and manipulate large amounts of data

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.