Manager, Total Rewards and Performance

Montreal

Richter is a Business | Family Office that provides strategic advice on business matters as well as the financial and personal objectives of families across generations. With nearly 100 years of experience advising families and businesses where they intersect, Richter has developed an integrated approach to support business owners in achieving lasting success. Richter is uniquely positioned to meet both the professional and personal needs of entrepreneurs, private clients, business owners, and Canada’s most successful families, helping them chart a clear path in shaping their legacy for future generations. Founded in 1926, Richter brings together a multidisciplinary team of 600 professionals who continuously innovate to create value for team members, clients, and communities across Canada and the United States.

In collaboration with the Director, Total Rewards and Performance, the Manager will play a strategic role in leading initiatives related to total rewards and performance, while supporting key stakeholders in the evolution of the firm’s practices.

• Lead total rewards surveys for various roles and regions, and analyze results to support business decisions


• Oversee and conduct compensation competitiveness analyses, and make recommendations to optimize the total rewards offering


• Ensure compliance with pay equity requirements and contribute to the implementation of any required adjustments


• Contribute to the evolution and implementation of total rewards and performance management programs aligned with organizational priorities


• Recommend and implement program adjustments based on business needs, internal analyses, and market trends


• Lead and coordinate annual salary review, bonus allocation, and employee performance evaluation cycles


• Oversee the review, development, and implementation of incentive compensation programs and performance management processes


• Ensure the application of governance frameworks, policies, and processes related to compensation and performance


• Support Talent & Culture business partners and managers in developing tailored solutions while ensuring the quality and robustness of recommendations


• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on performance, differentiation, and recognition matters


• Serve as a subject matter expert and coach to HR partners and managers on total rewards practices


• Integrate attraction, retention, and talent engagement considerations into recommendations and programs


• Analyze market trends, internal data, and economic factors to anticipate impacts and recommend innovative approaches


• Collaborate closely with the Finance team in the development and monitoring of compensation budgets, ensuring rigour and process efficiency


• Participate in multidisciplinary initiatives and working groups related to Talent and Total Rewards strategy


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compensation and performance management processes, tools, and practices


• Ensure the quality of deliverables, reliability of analyses, and operational effectiveness of the function


• Contribute to positioning the function as a value-added business partner


• Lead, engage, and develop team members by fostering autonomy and strengthening their expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field


• Eight (8+) years of relevant experience, including significant experience in an advisory or management role in total rewards


• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, applicable labour laws, and pay equity principles


• Strong analytical, modeling, and data interpretation skills related to compensation


• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large volumes of data


• Demonstrated ability to influence, exercise cross-functional leadership, and support stakeholders at various levels


• Strong organizational skills, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously


• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive benefits package including group insurance, a health spending account, savings plans, and employer matching contributions


• Access for employees and their families to a virtual healthcare network


• Employee and family assistance programs, including mental health support


• Annual health and wellness program


• Flexible hybrid work environment


• Competitive performance bonus


• Reimbursement of tuition fees and professional membership dues


• Access to various recognition, academic incentive, and referral programs


• Access to concierge, childcare, and tutoring services

The salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $138,000. Employees may also be eligible for our bonus program. Compensation is established in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws and is reviewed regularly to remain competitive in the market. Placement within the salary range reflects individual contribution and is based on objective criteria such as internal equity, experience, education, scope of the role, and required competencies.

We are excited to meet motivated professionals who want to grow their careers within a family-focused mid-sized firm and who bring strong experience in building and maintaining relationships. Does this sound like you?

Apply today!