Head, Total Rewards & People Analytics

Organization: Confidential Position Title: Head, Total Rewards & People Analytics Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer Location: Toronto (hybrid) THE OPPORTUNITY Our client is a mid-sized, financial services organization with a strong presence across key markets in Canada and approximately 450 employees. The organization has built a differentiated position through focused participation in select niche markets, leveraging digital technology and innovation to deliver relevant, accessible solutions to underserved segments. It is in a period of continued growth and evolution, with an ambitious strategy that includes both organic expansion and selective acquisitions. The company is recognized for its entrepreneurial mindset, strong culture, and commitment to performance excellence, while maintaining the agility required to compete in a rapidly changing environment. THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Assistant Vice President, Total Rewards & People Analytics is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and executing a holistic total rewards and talent analytics strategy. This role integrates deep functional leadership in compensation and rewards with the forward-looking use of data and insights to inform talent and business decisions. The mandate spans strategy, design, governance, and execution, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board on compensation matters. The AVP leads a team and plays a central role in ensuring that reward strategies, talent insights, and workforce decisions are scalable, financially sustainable, and aligned with business priorities. This is a build-and-shape role, requiring a leader who can operate both strategically and hands-on, establishing frameworks, elevating capabilities, and delivering impact to the business in a high-growth environment. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Total Rewards Strategy & Design • Lead the design and evolution of an integrated total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives, culture, and growth ambitions • Oversee all aspects of compensation, including base, incentive, and other variable programs • Develop and maintain a clear, consistent compensation philosophy across the organization • Evaluate market competitiveness and effectiveness of programs, recommending adjustments as needed Executive Compensation & Governance • Lead executive compensation design, modelling, and governance • Prepare materials and provide insights for Board and Committee reporting, including compensation analysis and recommendations • Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and compliance with applicable standards People Analytics & Workforce Insights • Lead a People Analytics function to enable data-driven talent decision making • Develop insights related to workforce trends, capability gaps, performance, engagement, and retention • Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership • Advance the use of systems, analytics, and dashboards across the organization Enterprise Partnership & Advisory • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on compensation, workforce planning, and organizational design • Partner across HR and the business to align rewards, talent priorities, and enterprise goals M&A and Strategic Initiatives • Lead Total Rewards and People Analytics support for M&A due diligence and post acquisition integration • Provide guidance on compensation harmonization, workforce alignment, and organizational implications • Support broader strategic initiatives, including growth, restructuring, and expansion efforts Operational Excellence & Risk Management • Ensure accuracy and integrity of critical processes including compensation cycles and executive reporting • Drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and automation based on modern AI tools • Identify and mitigate financial, compliance, and operational risks Team Leadership • Lead and develop a small, high-impact team across Total Rewards and People Analytics • Build a strong consultative capability within the team • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement CANDIDATE PROFILE Experience & Expertise • Deep expertise in total rewards, including compensation design and executive compensation • Experience in growth-oriented, evolving, or transformation environments • Strong capability in data and talent analytics • Exposure to M&A, integration, or large-scale organizational change initiatives • Experience preparing materials and insights for senior executives and Boards Leadership Capabilities • Enterprise mindset with the ability to align people strategies with business priorities • Credible advisor to senior leaders, with strong influencing skills • Ability to balance strategy and execution in a resource-conscious environment • Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams Personal Characteristics • Strong commercial acumen and financial discipline • Pragmatic, resilient, and comfortable operating in ambiguity and pace • High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to fairness and transparency • Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and effective across diverse stakeholder groups About LHH Knightsbridge – www.lhhknightsbridge.com LHH helps organizations simplify the complexity associated with transforming their leadership and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk. As global leaders in Talent and Leadership Development, Career Solutions and Executive, Interim and Mid-Level Search, we assist organizations in finding new talent, and helping their employees navigate change, become better leaders, develop better careers, and transition into new jobs. We have the local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry leading technology and analytics required to simplify the complexity associated with executing critical talent and workforce initiatives, reducing brand and operational risk. Teams across Canada and around the world leverage our proven programs and global experience to deliver tailored solutions to clients that align talent with the needs of their business. Established in 1967, we have been providing outplacement services for 52 years. LHH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adecco, SA, a publicly held Fortune Global 500 firm and the world’s leading provider of HR solutions, with approximately 32,000 FTE employees and 5,100 branches in over 66 countries and territories around the world. LHH has more than 4,000 employees around the globe including 2,200+ certified Career Coaches.

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