Manager, Compensation Advisory & Governance at OMERS / Oxford Properties Group — NeverHard

Position Overview The Manager, Compensation Advisory & Governance is responsible for providing advisory services to senior business leaders and HR business partners in alignment with OMERS compensation philosophy and strategy. The role also leads key governance activities, develops compensation policies, and provides guidance on the implementation of compensation plans in line with industry-leading practices. Responsibilities Provide expert advisory services to senior business leaders and HR business partners for OMERS Corporate teams. Conduct competitive positioning, detailed technical analysis, and prepare compensation recommendations that support strategic business decisions. Lead review and maintenance of total compensation plans and policies, maintaining market competitiveness and internal equity. Partner with HR business partners to support the annual year‑end compensation decisioning process. Act as escalation point for complex compensation queries and exceptions. Drive strategic priorities of the compensation team through key projects. Partner with People Experience Operations, Talent Acquisition, and HR Technology teams to execute compensation processes, support hiring decisions, and advise on HRIS configuration and reporting. Oversee the annual compensation benchmarking and facilitate the annual compensation survey process. Develop strong external networks and liaise with compensation peers to share information and best practices. Oversee HR Committee and C‑Suite sign-off schedules and ensure timely coordination for executive and Board-level approvals. Prepare materials for quarterly HR Committee meetings and lead governance activities related to C‑suite compensation reviews. Draft year‑end communications and support compensation statement and sign-off materials for senior leadership. Qualifications University degree in a related discipline or equivalent in experience and education. Professional HR designation an asset. 7+ years of work experience in compensation or related field; experience in compensation consulting, executive compensation, and governance is an asset. Experience partnering with senior business leaders, HR partners, and executive stakeholders. Deep knowledge of compensation plans, structures, governance practices, and executive compensation. Strong analytical capability and ability to interpret complex data. Experience preparing executive-level materials and presenting large datasets. Team player, high results orientation, independent self-starter. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong MS Office skills, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Familiarity with HR technologies such as Workday HCM and compensation management systems. Compensation & Benefits Expected salary range: $103,000.00 - $157,000.00 per year. Eligible for an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process across our global organization. Our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work, and we provide a people-first culture from hire to retire. #J-18808-Ljbffr