Manager, Compensation Programs
Dexterra
Job Description
**Company Description** **WHO ARE WE?** **Dexterra Group** is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job u2013 we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love.
For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. Thatu2019s something weu2019re truly proud of, **Work That Matters, People Who Care** . **Job Description** **What''s the Role** At **Dexterra** , we support some of North Americau2019s most dynamic work environmentsu2014from offices to remote sitesu2014and we know that behind it all is a simple truth: great people drive great outcomes. Thatu2019s where compensation comes in.
Weu2019re looking for a **Manager, Compensation Programs** who doesnu2019t just understand compensationu2014but 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 challengesu2014this is a role youu2019ll 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 donu2019t 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 (yesu2014youu2019re 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 problemsu2014and 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 (youu2019re comfortable in the data).
Dayforce experience is a strong asset. CCP, GRP, or similar designation is a bonus. **Additional Information** **What''s in it for You?** Be part of an industry that''s more important than ever! Award winning **safety** culture. **Hybrid** work model.
Supportive **team** environment with room to grow together. Employee Referral Program. We are **growing** !
Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026 (https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/certified-company/z4870188000030537171?label=&LinkedIn=linkedin&Dexterra=Dexterra+Group) ! **Dexterra Group** is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteransu2019 status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview. **Please Note:** We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time. #IND3