Manager, Total Rewards

Job Type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Reference code: 135138

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

All Available Locations: Toronto, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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Help shape the future of Total Rewards through strategic compensation, M&A integration, and responsible AI-enabled solutions.

What will your typical day look like?

• Manage compensation programs and processes for an assigned portfolio, including mid-year and year-end salary reviews and variable pay programs.
• Provide strategic Total Rewards advice and practical subject matter expertise to business, Talent, Finance, and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Partner with business leaders on compensation planning, program design, governance, and administration aligned with the firm’s strategy and compensation philosophy.
• Conduct market analysis and financial modelling, translate complex findings into clear recommendations, and build executive-ready presentations and decision materials.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across complex, cross-functional initiatives, anticipating concerns, building alignment, and driving decisions through implementation.
• Support M&A transactions through compensation-related due diligence, risk assessment, cost modelling, offer development, and Total Rewards recommendations.
• Lead compensation workstreams during post-deal integration, including pay-program harmonization, policy alignment, employee transition planning, and governance.
• Identify and implement responsible AI opportunities across Total Rewards, including automation of recurring processes, generation of workforce and compensation insights, development of planning tools, and creation of scalable employee and leader support solutions.
• Translate business needs into AI use cases and requirements; partner with Technology, Privacy, Risk, Legal, and other teams to pilot, validate, deploy, and monitor solutions with appropriate human oversight.
• Establish quality controls for AI-enabled outputs, including data validation, bias and privacy considerations, documentation, user testing, adoption, and ongoing performance measurement.
• Review compensation tools, policies, and processes to improve efficiency, usability, compliance, and scalability.
• Identify and drive broader technology automation opportunities, such as automating the creation and maintenance of compensation worksheets, in partnership with stakeholders, such as
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) team where appropriate.
• Research Total Rewards trends and regulatory developments to inform pay design and administration guidelines.
• Lead special Total Rewards initiatives, executive requests, and firmwide projects as business needs evolve.
• Develop team capability through day-to-day guidance, coaching, technical training, and knowledge sharing.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone with:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree or relevant designation, such as CCP, is preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including both external consulting experience in Total Rewards and hands-on experience within an internal Total Rewards function.
• Deep compensation expertise across program design, market analysis, pay equity, administration, financial modelling, and M&A due diligence or integration.
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling executive presentations, translate analysis into concise recommendations, and manage senior stakeholders across complex or sensitive initiatives.
• Previous experience using or implementing AI, analytics, automation, or digital tools in Total Rewards or HR, with the ability to identify valuable use cases, define requirements, partner on implementation, and support responsible adoption and change management.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [email protected] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.