Dream is looking for a Director, Total Rewards

Dream is looking for a strategic and experienced Director of Total Rewards to join our People + Culture team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design, execution, and administration of our compensation, benefits, pension, incentive programs, and payroll policies and processes. If you have a passion for creating meaningful employee experiences and driving impactful rewards strategies, we want to hear from you!

Who are you?

Are you passionate, analytical, and detail-oriented? Do you have a keen eye for data, a natural curiosity, and a drive for continuous improvement? Are you always looking for ways to enhance processes while collaborating with others? If so, we want to hear from you.

With 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced human resources environment, you've built deep expertise in total rewards—compensation, benefits, pension, and workforce analytics. You're a strategic thinker who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo and explore innovative solutions to drive results. You take a proactive approach, leading by example and always considering the bigger picture when implementing new initiatives.

Your ability to provide an exceptional customer experience is evident in your clear, confident communication—both written and verbal. You take ownership of total rewards programs, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and foster strong relationships across the organization and with our vendor partners.

Most importantly, you're eager to learn, work hard, and have fun along the way. This is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities, strengthen your expertise, and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced team that values collaboration, innovation, and efficiency.

What will you do?

As the Director of Total Rewards, you will play a critical role in shaping and managing Dream's total rewards programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. Your responsibilities will include:

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, and salary structures.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to ensure our total rewards strategy remains competitive and aligned with industry best practices.
• Manage benefits programs, including vendor relationships, renewals, and employee communications.
• Support the annual compensation review process, working closely with leadership to ensure fairness and transparency.

Payroll & Compliance

• Lead a team of two payroll professionals, overseeing five payrolls across multiple regions.
• Ensure payroll processing is accurate, timely, and compliant with legislative requirements.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and industry trends, ensuring compliance with employment laws and tax regulations.

HR & Leadership Support

• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide data-driven insights on compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all total rewards matters.
• Drive continuous improvements and automation in payroll and benefits administration.

What type of experience should you have?

These are only some of the things we'd like you to bring to the table. We can cover the rest when we meet.

• 8+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or payroll.
• Experience leading compensation & benefits programs for a mid-to-large-sized organization.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field; Designation within an total rewards/compensation is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation and benefits data.
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
• A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Who are we?Dream Unlimited is an award-winning Canadian real estate investment, development and management company with approximately $26 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for four publicly listed funds.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1994, becoming one of Canada's leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canada's largest developers, building communities for people to live in; developing land, homes, condominiums, retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in, bringing office, industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties, enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.