Manager, Compensation Programs

**Company Description**
**WHO ARE WE?**
**Dexterra Group**
is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities.
That's something we're truly proud of,
**Work That Matters, People Who Care** .
**Job Description**
**What's the Role**
At
**Dexterra** , we support some of North America's most dynamic work environments—from offices to remote sites—and we know that behind it all is a simple truth: great people drive great outcomes.
That's where compensation comes in.
We're looking for a
**Manager, Compensation Programs**
who doesn't just understand compensation—but enjoys digging into it. Someone who can balance strategy and execution, structure and flexibility, and data with real-world decision-making.
If you like building things that actually get used, partnering with leaders, and making sense of complex compensation challenges—this is a role you'll want to explore.
**What You'll Be Doing**
**Designing Compensation Programs That Actually Work**
Shape and evolve our base pay structures, job architecture, and incentive programs across Canada and the U.S.
Build frameworks that work in a decentralized business (and don't collapse under their own complexity)
Keep us competitive externally and fair internally
Support our growing U.S. footprint with regionally relevant approaches
**Owning the Annual Compensation Cycle**
Lead merit and STIP cycles end-to-end (yes—you're the one who makes it all come together)
Build practical tools and models that HR and leaders actually use
Partner with Finance to keep everything aligned, accurate, and on track
Support executive-level compensation work when needed
**Keeping Us Compliant (and Ahead of It)**
Ensure pay equity compliance across Ontario, Quebec, and the U.S.
Spot gaps before they become problems—and help fix them
Keep documentation, audits, and standards clean and defensible
**Making Dayforce Work Smarter**
Be the go-to for compensation in Dayforce
Configure cycles, maintain data integrity, and improve how everything flows
Look for ways to automate, simplify, and reduce manual work
**Being a True Business Partner**
Support HRBPs and leaders with clear, practical guidance on compensation decisions
Help navigate offers, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments
Turn complex compensation concepts into simple, actionable advice
**Continuously Improving How We Work**
Streamline processes, reduce friction, and improve how compensation gets delivered
Build better tools, better reporting, and better ways of working
Help shape a compensation function that scales with the business
**Qualifications**
**Who We're Looking For**
7+ years of compensation experience (Canada + U.S.).
Experience working in complex, multi-entity environments.
Strong foundation in job evaluation, pay equity, and program design.
Proven ability to run annual compensation cycles.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills (you're comfortable in the data).
Dayforce experience is a strong asset.
CCP, GRP, or similar designation is a bonus.
**Additional Information**
**What's in it for You?**
Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
Award winning
**safety**
culture.
**Hybrid**
work model.
Supportive
**team**
environment with room to grow together.
Employee Referral Program.
We are
**growing** !
Certified as a Great Place to Work ( !
**Dexterra Group**
is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.
**Please Note:**
We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time.
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