A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle Canada Inc.

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid

What to Expect:

As a member of the Zone North America Total Rewards Center of Competence (CoC) team, this role provides guidance and support to drive Total Rewards programs and processes across the zone, with a focus on Canada and compensation practices. You will actively contribute to developing and implementing a comprehensive Total Rewards Strategy aligned with Corporate/Zone and Market priorities. Working closely with the Total Rewards team, you will co-lead Total Rewards Committees, drive the annual compensation process, conduct external benchmarking and competitiveness analysis, perform job analysis/evaluations, and provide strategic insights on salary data trends.

A day in the life:

• Provide feedback and consultation for crafting and implementing a local Total Rewards Strategy

• Plan and implement annual compensation processes (Salary Review, Short-Term Bonus, LTIs)

• Conduct external benchmarking and competitiveness analysis

• Analyze external salary data and provide management with market overview and trends

• Develop pay structures and conduct market pricings

• Perform compensation competitiveness analysis

• Provide support for market data analysis and benchmarking for Benefits

• Conduct job analysis and job evaluation following methodology in place

• Contribute to grading projects and streamline evaluation process

• Promote global and Zone Rewards projects and identify efficiency opportunities

• Ensure compliance in compensation area

• Develop and deliver Total Rewards training programs

• Ensure clear and consistent communication and act as a functional expert for HR team members

Role Requirements

• University Degree level education or equivalent

• Proven experience in Total Rewards/Compensation either in a large corporation with progressive people practices and/or a consulting company

• Experience with KPIs (Creation and use of metrics)

• Experience in Employee Cost Management / Budgeting

• Advanced Use of Microsoft Excel

Preferred Skills

• Local employment law & labor regulations

• Experience of SAP HR, SF, and of working in the FMCG sector

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment

• Company matched pension plan

• Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company

• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

• Bonus eligibility

• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures

• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation

• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption

• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories

• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know

If you believe you have the profile we are looking for, please contact your line Manager before submitting your application and ensure this role is part of your PDP. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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