Senior Human Resources Manager - Total Rewards, Vancouver, BC
Shape the future of Total Rewards across North America—lead transformative HR strategies, drive compensation excellence, and partner with leaders through complex change in this high-impact Vancouver-based role.
The Senior Human Resources Manager - Total Rewards plays a pivotal role in supporting our North American operations, reporting directly to the Director, Corporate HR & Total Rewards. This position is responsible for leading and executing a wide range of corporate HR initiatives and projects and providing support for the US corporate compensation function. A core component of this role is partnering with leaders through complex change including acquisitions, integrations, restructures, and divestitures—ensuring thoughtful workforce planning, risk management, and building a consistent employee experience.
You'll Do:
- Support compensation-related activities for US operations as required, including benchmarking, bonus administration, annual cycles, as well as job architecture, market pricing, compensation governance, and pay equity considerations; contribute to annual planning and cycle execution.
- Provide Canadian benefit plan leadership with respect to plan administration, vendor coordination, and compliance with applicable Canadian benefits legislation, tax, privacy, and reporting requirements.
- Partner with the Director, Corporate HR & Total Rewards on equity plans and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) administration and vendor management; support transitions and communications to stakeholders.
- Support immigration and global mobility support for Canada and the US, including visas and work permits, ensuring compliance, strong candidate/employee experience, and effective vendor coordination.
- Develop and present HR plans, business cases, and recommendations to senior executives; influence outcomes through clear narratives, data, and stakeholder alignment.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Finance, IT, and operations) to implement and improve HR systems, processes, and controls (including HRIS and data quality as applicable).
- Contribute to employee engagement, health, and wellness initiatives, partnering with internal stakeholders to design and deliver programs that support well-being and performance.
- Provide HR leadership for acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures, including diligence support, workforce planning, organizational design, change management, harmonization of policies/programs, and risk mitigation.
- Conduct HR due diligence activities in support of acquisitions and divestitures (as applicable), partnering with Legal and Finance to assess people-related risks, costs, obligations, and integration readiness.
- Work with the Director Corporate Human Resources to develop HR integration and separation plans, including Day 1 readiness, communications, policy/program harmonization, compensation and benefits considerations, retention actions, and effective stakeholder management.
- Provide leadership and advice on workforce transitions (including reorganizations, role changes, and reductions), ensuring fair processes, compliant documentation, change impacts assessed, and thoughtful people communications.
You Have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Human Resources related field
- CHRP designation (or equivalent HR professional designation)
- Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including leading HR geographically diverse HR teams
- Demonstrated experience developing and presenting HR strategies, plans, and recommendations to senior executives; strong executive presence, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, restructures, and/or divestitures, including due diligence support and change management.
- Broad knowledge and practical experience with compensation programs, including job architecture, market pricing/benchmarking, base pay administration, incentive/bonus plans, governance, and pay equity considerations.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices; able to apply judgment to manage risk and enable business outcomes.
- Experience supporting Canadian benefit plans administration, annual renewals, employee communications, external vendor relationships, and compliance with applicable Canadian benefits legislation, tax, privacy, and reporting requirements.
- Proven people leader with the ability to build, coach, and develop teams; known for high standards, accountability, and collaboration.
- Demonstrated depth of experience with, and strong understanding of, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); experience with UKG is considered an asset.
- Highly analytical and data-informed; able to define meaningful metrics, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to navigate sensitive matters with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
Compensation Package:
- The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location. The yearly salary range is between $139,000 to $178,000.
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays
Your Workplace Location:
Nestled amidst captivating natural beauty, Vancouver is a city that promises an enchanting experience to its visitors. Its balmy climate, coupled with the warm hospitality of its people, has earned it a reputation as one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. However, Vancouver's appeal doesn't just end there. The city boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with a rich diversity of languages and ethnicities, adding to its unique charm. As one of Canada's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, Vancouver is a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and lifestyles, making it an unparalleled place to live.
About Us:
West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.
From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.
Diversity:
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.
Sustainability:
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.
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