Vice President, Global Total Rewards

The Opportunity:

The VP, Global Total Rewards is responsible for shaping and executing a cohesive Global compensation strategy at WSP Global. This strategic role involves leading a team to guide and develop equitable compensation programs & structures across the regions, supporting talent attraction and retention while aligning with organizational goals. Through extensive market analysis, executive pay oversight, and collaboration with key stakeholders, the VP of Global Total Rewards ensures that pay practices align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and financial sustainability. This role requires a deep understanding of global compensation trends, strong leadership, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for optimizing compensation programs at all levels of the organization.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Global Compensation Strategy: Design and implement a global compensation strategy aligned with the company's goals and competitive positioning. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all matters related to total rewards, providing insights and recommendations to drive business success.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices across regions.
• Executive Compensation: Develop and oversee executive compensation packages, including salary, bonuses, stock options, and long-term incentives in alignment with industry standards and shareholder expectations.
• Program Development: Design and implement comprehensive total rewards programs, including pay transparency, salary structures, benefits, incentives, wellbeing and recognition programs.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure that compensation structures adhere to regulatory requirements and maintain compliance with regional and local labor laws.
• Compensation Policies: Lead the creation and communication of compensation policies, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to best practices worldwide.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize compensation analytics to identify trends, forecast needs, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR, finance, and leadership teams to create and adjust compensation strategies and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Budgeting and Financial Planning: Manage the global compensation budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources in line with company objectives and financial sustainability.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of compensation consultants, providing guidance and ensuring continuous development in compensation trends and regulations.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), or other relevant HR certifications.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in compensation management, with at least 5 years in a global or multi-regional role.
• Strong strategic advisory skills with a track record of influencing senior executives.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.
• Proven experience designing and managing executive compensation, including equity programs and long-term incentive plans.
• In-depth understanding of global compensation practices, labor laws, and market trends across various regions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compensation strategies that align with organizational objectives and financial goals.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, budgeting, and the relationship between compensation strategy and company performance.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team of compensation professionals.
• Experience working closely with HR, finance, legal, and executive leadership teams to integrate compensation initiatives with overall business strategies.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to present complex compensation concepts clearly and persuasively to executives and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead change initiatives related to compensation, including implementing new programs, systems, or policies across a global organization.

#LI-Hybrid
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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