Overview

Job Location:
Toronto – 16 York St

At IMCO, our talent is among the best!  IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career. 

We offer a culture of collaboration and passion, creating unwavering value for the clients we serve.  Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and build a high-performing, value-based Asset Management firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.  

If you are ready to drive best-in-class service, and join a collaborative, motivated, and fun team of professionals, we’re ready to offer you a great place to work with exciting opportunities for growth and development.

If you want to use your expertise to drive strategic business outcomes, then we want you at IMCO!
 

IMCO is looking for a highly motivated Associate, Total Rewards, to join our team!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards, the Associate, Total Rewards is a key role for the Total Rewards team, supporting both the employee and business needs relating to compensation and benefit programs at IMCO. This role requires a curiosity in Total Rewards, analysis and technical writing, to be leveraged in evolving strategies and programs, through data-driven solutions. The successful candidate will consult and provide technical expertise on various compensation initiatives in alignment with our rewards and recognition programs. The role is expected to maintain an excellent understanding of the overall market and should be able to prioritize and manage requests as we continue to develop the overall Total Rewards strategy. 

As a Member of Our Team, You Will be Responsible For:

Accountability

  • Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and provide assistance and triage as appropriate

  • Act as a recognized resource for the Total Rewards and HR Operations team and coordinating across-functional teams

  • Establish practices and procedures for new processes, working with the Senior Manager and other HR partners to ensure successful implementation and integration

  • In collaboration with HR partners and the Total Rewards team, identify, develop, advise and propose solutions/enhancements related to internal HR processes

  • Work with HR partners and the Communications team to develop and implement effective communication and change management plans to enhance the employee experience

Total Rewards

  • Provide analytical support on reward programs (incentive plan, recognition, etc.) to ensure established guidelines, processes and procedures are accurate

  • Conduct research and analysis on total rewards trends, market surveys, regulatory and compliance changes

  • Provide support in the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of IMCO’s Total Rewards programs and initiatives (by providing reports of analytics and insights)

  • Develop and maintain communications and training materials for all Total Rewards activities across the enterprise.

  • Support IMCO’s benefit programs by developing a strong understanding of the industry including trends, concepts, policies, procedures, and best practices in order to provide guidance to HR staff and employees.

  • Own and update content for the Total Rewards page on the intranet

  • Maintain all total rewards partner relationships and associated events and programs

Compensation

  • Conduct benchmarking exercises, including the management and participation/submission of market surveys

  • Drafting compensation and benefits related policies and procedures, monitoring regulatory changes, and assessing program efficiency, and providing recommendations for improvements

  • Support the job evaluation and job reclassification process; facilitating, developing, and managing the job evaluation system, processes, and procedures to ensure pay equity compliance

  • Develop and maintain databases of compensation data (e.g., employee compensation, benchmarking results) as a resource for compensation analysis

  • Support in the development of compensation recommendations for external hires and internal promotions and lateral moves

Policies

  • Maintain a thorough understanding of required policies and procedures, employment legislation, and IMCO’s benefit and pension plans to effectively respond to employee inquiries

  • Support in the updating of Total Rewards policies on an annual basis (or as required), soliciting feedback from various stakeholders across the organization (e.g., HR, Legal, Compliance)

What you need to succeed:

  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, or a related field

  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or working towards is considered an asset

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in benefits administration, compensation or other relevant human resources/administrative position

  • Experience working with HR Information Systems (previous experience with Workday is an asset)

  • Technical skills must include a strong background and advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with other applications such as Microsoft Project, Visio and MS Access would also be considered an asset.

  • Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in an organized manner

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to a high degree of accuracy

  • Strong project management skills with an ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  • Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment

  • Strong relationship building, communication, and writing skills

  • Self-motivated, proactive and able to change directions quickly

  • Good judgement and discretion with highly confidential and sensitive information

  • Knowledge of Human Resources processes, policies, best practices, and legislation

What IMCO Can Offer You:

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to deliver an unparalleled employee experience and to work as one team to continuously improve the management of broader public-sector investment funds. In addition to offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, we pride ourselves on helping you reach your potential, making a difference in our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model offers flexibility and provides our employees with the opportunity to lead a well-balanced life. Our Corporation’s offices located at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6 provide a welcoming space for employees to gather, work collaboratively, and grow together.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise IMCO if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.