Job Description
What's the Role
At Dexterra, we support some of North America’s most dynamic work environments—from offices to remote sites—and we know that behind it all is a simple truth: great people drive great outcomes.
That’s where compensation comes in.
We’re looking for a Manager, Compensation Programs who doesn’t just understand compensation—but enjoys digging into it. Someone who can balance strategy and execution, structure and flexibility, and data with real-world decision-making.
If you like building things that actually get used, partnering with leaders, and making sense of complex compensation challenges—this is a role you’ll want to explore.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing Compensation Programs That Actually Work
- Shape and evolve our base pay structures, job architecture, and incentive programs across Canada and the U.S.
- Build frameworks that work in a decentralized business (and don’t collapse under their own complexity)
- Keep us competitive externally and fair internally
- Support our growing U.S. footprint with regionally relevant approaches
Owning the Annual Compensation Cycle
- Lead merit and STIP cycles end-to-end (yes—you’re the one who makes it all come together)
- Build practical tools and models that HR and leaders actually use
- Partner with Finance to keep everything aligned, accurate, and on track
- Support executive-level compensation work when needed
Keeping Us Compliant (and Ahead of It)
- Ensure pay equity compliance across Ontario, Quebec, and the U.S.
- Spot gaps before they become problems—and help fix them
- Keep documentation, audits, and standards clean and defensible
Making Dayforce Work Smarter
- Be the go-to for compensation in Dayforce
- Configure cycles, maintain data integrity, and improve how everything flows
- Look for ways to automate, simplify, and reduce manual work
Being a True Business Partner
- Support HRBPs and leaders with clear, practical guidance on compensation decisions
- Help navigate offers, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments
- Turn complex compensation concepts into simple, actionable advice
Continuously Improving How We Work
- Streamline processes, reduce friction, and improve how compensation gets delivered
- Build better tools, better reporting, and better ways of working
- Help shape a compensation function that scales with the business
Qualifications
Who We're Looking For
- 7+ years of compensation experience (Canada + U.S.).
- Experience working in complex, multi-entity environments.
- Strong foundation in job evaluation, pay equity, and program design.
- Proven ability to run annual compensation cycles.
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills (you’re comfortable in the data).
- Dayforce experience is a strong asset.
- CCP, GRP, or similar designation is a bonus.