Job Level: HR E

Date Posted: February 7, 2025

Closing Date: March 2, 2025

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Summary:

This posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP), Human Resources (HR), the Director, Compensation is responsible for providing leadership to the total rewards strategy, including analysis, modeling, implementation and administration of compensation programs and processes that align with the organization's compensation philosophy and business requirements. In addition, this position will be the business lead for all HR compensation related regulatory and governance filings. As a hands-on compensation leader, the Director, Compensation will be dedicated to engaging and communicating with multiple stakeholders, ensuring collaboration with HR leadership and direct reports, and delivering on specific compensation and regulatory requests, processes and documentation as required.

Compensation Responsibilities:

• Leads work on the organization strategy, development, and execution of all aspects of non-union compensation.
• Ensures forward-thinking compensation programs to align with employee attraction and retention, reinforce cultural principles and operate within budgetary constraints.
• Leads planning and administration of incentive programs that drive sustainable company performance.
• Directs, designs and plans compensation policies, objectives, initiatives, and administration of new and/or revised compensation programs.
• Provides compensation support to the SVP in preparation and attendance at Human Resources Governance (HRG) committee Board meetings as required.
• Provides ad hoc compensation advice and recommendations to internal business partners and members of the Human Resources team for broad based compensation programs, including non-union salary reviews, incentive pay programs, bonus awards, salary offers, promotions, acting pay, non-union job evaluations, engineering progression, etc.
• Leads design and execution of Executive Compensation practices and processes.
• Oversees the collection, analysis, and documentation of market data to ensure the organization's compensation program/objectives are competitive.
• Regularly monitors external regulatory, competitive practices and benchmarks, networks with industry peers.
• Oversees the preparation of compensation survey submissions, analysis of results, formulates preliminary recommendations regarding market and structure movement.
• Leads and supports both annual and ad hoc compensation and total rewards projects as required.
• Proactively identifies and implements process improvements and enhancements.
• Collaborates and shares best practices, participates in relevant HR initiatives with Berkshire Hathaway Energy to ensure ongoing communication and transparency.
• Provides people leadership, coaching and support to a small team of direct reports as well as the broader HR team.
• Liaison with IT on behalf of the HR team, including HRIS-related matters.
• HR lead for the Pension Committee.
• Collaborates with other members of the HR leadership team to regularly assess progress, identify opportunities for improvement and align people strategy with business requirements.

General Tariff Application Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Law and Regulatory Team, acts as the HR subject matter expert and business lead in all regulatory matters including developing, drafting, and defending evidence on the HR section of the General Tariff Application (GTA) including staffing levels, base pay, salary escalation, incentive pay, pension and benefits. This includes creating the application, responding to intervenor information requests, acting as the HR witness in oral hearings, and creating the HR section of argument and reply.
• Initiates and executes ongoing planning and analysis during off cycle time periods, including process enhancements, data collection, analysis, and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Post-secondary bachelor's degree in business, HR, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in Business or Human Resources, including a minimum of 7 years of experience directly related to compensation.
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency with a variety of software packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP software (e.g., SAP).
• Strong experience and demonstrated abilities in business financial acumen.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead people, design strategy and partner effectively with executive and other members of senior leadership.
• Previous regulatory application experience in developing the HR strategy and requirements; and the ability to provide direction to the HR team to ensure a robust application for the regulator is an asset.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing effective teams.
• Proven experience in the analysis of large amounts of data and implementing appropriate checks and peer review.
• Prior experience with job evaluation and understanding of job architecture concepts.
• Specialized knowledge of, and experience in, compensation philosophies/principles, programs, processes, and best practices.
• Proven track record of excellent performance and attendance.
• Excellent communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with team members and varied stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, decision making, and change management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• CPHR designation is an asset.
• Previous experience as a hearing witness or with similar regulatory proceedings and/or experience in the regulated utility industry will be considered an asset.
• Experience in a unionized environment will be considered an asset.

Notes:

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Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs