Senior Total Rewards & HCMS Lead

Salary Range: $112,280 – $168,420 per annum

Reason for Job Posting: Vacancy

We are looking for a dedicated Human Resources professional to support our department’s programs, policies, and initiatives while upholding our strong commitment to customer service excellence.

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and administering a comprehensive total rewards strategy. Your work will help attract, reward, retain, and develop top talent across the organization. You will also contribute to the successful implementation and administration of Supply Ontario’s Human Capital Management System (HCMS).

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Designs, implements, and maintains base pay structures that balance market competitiveness with internal job growth, in alignment with market surveys, market comparators and relevant legislation.
• Manages the annual compensation cycles, including compensation review process, ensuring budget adherence, and summarizing for senior management presentations.
• Leads the job evaluation committee, job reclassifications, internal equity and pay equity processes and collaborates with the Organizational & Job Design specialists in the preparation of job descriptions, grading of jobs and assigning appropriate salary range.
• Leads the administration of Supply Ontario’s salary structure and compensation programs to ensure compliance with relevant legislative authorities (i.e., pay equity) and applicable policies.
• Provides functional guidance related to pension and benefits administration to ensure alignment with total rewards programs and policies.
• Leads the development of workforce HCMS reports and briefing materials, statistics, and prepares information related to compensation and benefits for the HR performance measures.
• Researches and gathers information on compensation and benefits best practices, legislative issues and market competitiveness, and technology needs or trends required to effectively deliver compensation and benefits.
• Advises on job offers, promotions, and pay adjustments using internal and market data.
• Provides support in administration of Supply Ontario’s Payroll System to ensure timely collection, security, and control of consistent data collection, analytics and reporting in support benefits and pensions administration.
• Maintains various databases, tracking and administrative systems in support of various HR processes, including workforce planning, position control, collective bargaining and corporate budgeting purposes for payroll.
• Provides advice and guidance to the HR Team in data collection and reporting of Supply Ontario’s human resources activities including assistance on workforce demographic profiles, vacancies and data required for various HR programs.
• Develops and implements metrics and measures and leverages the full potential of internal HR data to identify new areas to optimize and enhance efficiency through continuous improvement in all program areas.
• Participates with the HR team on projects involving the development of tools, policies, supports and processes for the introduction of innovative best practices to support critical change for a modern and flexible work environment.
• Supports Supply Ontario’s customer service standards, enabling client success and business improvement/continuous improvement activities.
• Plays a lead role in the implementation of Supply Ontario’s Human Capital Management System (HCMS).
• Provide oversight and administration of Supply Ontario’s Human Capital Management System (HCMS) to ensure timely collection, security, and control of consistent data collection, analytics and reporting in support of HR and Supply Ontario’s workforce planning, benefits, and pensions administration; position control, collective bargaining and/or corporate budgeting purposes.
• Conducts systems audits of the HCMS to ensure data integrity, maintain security and accuracy of employee related data.
• Monitors and analyzes the HCMS to resolve all issues and escalates technical issues to systems specialists to ensure timely resolution of problems.
• Provides training and assistance to HR team and HCMS authorized users regarding the use and capabilities of the HCMS.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience; CHRL and/or CCP (in progress) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience with human capital management systems and the design, implementation, and administration of compensation, benefits, and pension programs, including advisory support aligned to business needs.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HR project environments, with a focus on testing and implementing HCMS or related systems.
• Strong knowledge of HCMS capabilities, HR analytics, and system optimization.
• Sound knowledge of Canadian HR legislation (e.g., Ontario Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Act, etc.) and best practices, with the ability to apply a systems-thinking approach.
• Experience with compensation frameworks (job evaluation, internal/pay equity), benefits design, pension administration, and broader total rewards programs (e.g., leave, work-life programs), ideally within the Ontario Broader Public Sector.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into actionable HR programs and initiatives.
• Proven ability to partner and influence senior leadership and collaborate across HR functions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with a high level of discretion, resilience, and initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging data to inform decisions and drive outcomes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including building complex formulas (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP), pivot tables, dashboards and data visualization, scenario modeling, large dataset analysis, and use of tools such as Power Query and macros to automate reporting and improve data efficiency.
• Proficiency in all other Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and related tools.

Supply Ontario offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and defined benefit pension plan.

The selected candidate will be required to reside and work in Ontario and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Candidates are required to provide references for verification, and to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement; at the time of posting, this position would require in-office presence 3 days per week, based on current operational requirements.

Please apply by June 24, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Supply Ontario endeavors to promote the principles of diversity and inclusion in all of our policies, practices, and the way we do business while ensuring compliance to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and to promoting a diverse, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite applications from all interested and qualified individuals, from all backgrounds, and walks of life. Your experiences are valuable, and we’re excited to learn how you might be able to lend your skills to further Supply Ontario’s mission and achieving its vision.

At Supply Ontario, we recognize and value the exceptional skills, dedication, and diverse perspectives that veterans bring to the workforce. We strongly encourage veterans to apply to join our team.

We are committed to providing employment practices and accommodation that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process including in relation to the materials and processes to be used, please notify Human Resources at Talent Acquisition (CSCO) [email protected].

If you request accommodation, Human Resources will consult with you to provide or arrange for suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accommodation needs.