Senior director

Reference #: JR15622

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About you

You're a strategic and forward-thinking Total Rewards leader with a deep understanding of compensation, benefits, and recognition programs across North America. As the Senior Director of Total Rewards, you bring a proven ability to design, implement, and manage comprehensive rewards strategies that align with business goals and drive employee engagement. A trusted advisor to senior leadership, you're passionate about building competitive and equitable programs that help attract, retain, and motivate top talent. You're also a collaborative partner and key voice on the HR Leadership team, ensuring our total rewards approach reflects both market trends and our company's vision.

In this role, you will...

Design and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy aligned with business objectives and company culture, including scalable processes and playbooks.

Lead the development and execution of employee benefits programs, including health and wellness, retirement (including 401k and RRSP), executive benefits programs, flexible spending accounts, and other perks, for both US and Canada.

Oversee relationships with benefits providers such as brokers, insurance companies, retirement plan administrators, wellness program vendors, and other third-party providers.

Oversee the design, administration, and benchmarking of compensation programs-base pay, incentive plans, commission structures (with a focus on commercial real estate), and executive compensation-ensuring competitiveness and internal equity.

Monitor market trends and regulatory changes in compensation and benefits (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA), ensuring the company remains competitive and fully compliant in both the U.S. and Canada.

Oversee job architecture frameworks, leveling, and the annual compensation review process, including salary planning, bonus allocation, and equity grants.

Benchmark and design performance-based executive compensation and sales commission structures that align with organizational goals and industry standards.

Leverage insights, analytics, and market data to assess program effectiveness, support decision-making, and present findings to senior leadership.

Partner with HR, finance, legal, and business leadership to align Total Rewards initiatives with broader business strategies.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of compensation and benefits professionals.

Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and enhanced employee experience through continuous evaluation and feedback.

What you'll bring

10+ years of experience in Compensation or Benefits, with at least 5 years in dedicated Total Rewards leadership roles within complex, multinational public companies.

Deep expertise in the design and execution of compensation and benefits strategies, with strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulations, including 401(k) compliance.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple benefits programs and vendor relationships, including contract negotiations.

Proven success navigating highly matrixed, fast-paced organizations and driving scalable Total Rewards solutions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and sound decision-making capabilities.

Effective team leader and communicator, with a track record of influencing senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, HR certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS), and proficiency in HRIS systems like Workday are preferred.

Approximate Salary Range for this Role: $200,000 - $240,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually. Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. 12 weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance. #LI-Remote #Li-SJ1 Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

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Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].