Manager - Total Rewards (22-month Contract)

Start Date ASAP Contract Duration 22 months Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours) Dress Code Business Casual Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible) A Great Place to Work

Who We Are

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.
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Job Description

To oversee the implementation, execution and ongoing management of Kinross’ global Total Rewards programs and processes. To ensure global alignment of Rewards programs to Kinross’ strategy and values, compensation philosophy and approach. To assist in the development of strategy for the function and in the design and structure of Total Rewards programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures global alignment of Rewards programs to Kinross’ strategy and values, compensation philosophy and approach; ensures consistency of programs/processes across entities; ensures that all entities adhere to global standards.
• Manages, evolves and supports the design/development of global rewards programs (including job evaluation, global role profiles, salary structure, short-term incentives, rewards and recognition programs, project/retention and other bonus programs, etc.), ensuring these support Kinross’ strategy and values.
• Leads global rewards projects as required, which may include due diligence, establishing rewards programs in new countries, retention programs, etc.
• Acts as a resource to local HR teams, providing expertise and assistance as required for Rewards programs. Works with local teams to ensure a good understanding of the global programs and standards, to assist them in identifying ways to adapt their programs to meet local needs, while maintaining alignment to the global requirements, to identify needs for and to lead/oversee the development of training, communication and tools. Hosts regular calls with local teams and encourages knowledge sharing between entities.
• Stays current on global trends, issues and best practices; has a general understanding of the specific business and rewards issues, legal restrictions, market challenges and cultural context in each region to provide appropriate support, guidance and recommendations.
• Works closely with the leads on global pension/benefits, equity programs, and talent management, to ensure strong alignment of all total rewards programs and between performance / talent management and compensation programs. Collaborates to share resources as needed across the broader team.
• Leads the annual global compensation review process, including merit, short-term incentives and long-term incentives, ensuring a high quality and efficient process, and accurate reporting. Includes responsibility for tools, system, training, testing, communication, project management, etc. Supports the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors approval process.

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• Manages other compensation related global systems, tools and processes (including training and communications) and ensures they meet the needs of the users, gathers feedback, identifies opportunities for improvement, and makes changes as appropriate.
• Manages a team of Total Rewards analysts/specialists, providing leadership, guidance and support, and ensuring that work is allocated appropriately, deliverables are being met, work is of high quality and local HR/business needs are being met. Develops team members and builds their skills and expertise, provides feedback and coaching for performance and development. Manages the global total rewards budget for surveys, system and other related items.
• Manages the VP rewards programs (including job evaluations, compensation recommendations, offer letters, terminations, etc.), considering market data, business needs / challenges and internal equity. Develops materials and holds regular compensation meetings with VPs. Oversees annual compensation review for VPs. Understands and assists in developing additional programs for VPs in all entities, including pension, benefits and other compensation elements. Works with local teams to understand any questions, concerns, or issues they have relating to VP compensation and provides support as needed.
• Participates in and/or leads other work as part of the broader Total Rewards team, including assisting with executive compensation and benefits, M&A, equity programs, pension and benefits, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources Management, Labour/Industrial Relations, Finance, or another related area of expertise
• CCP or CHRP certification preferred
• 8+ years of Total Rewards/compensation experience
• Previous experience in the mining industry preferred
• Previous experience with compensation in a global environment and working with a global team; knowledge of expat programs and pension and benefits preferred
• Experience acting as a business partner to senior management, providing coaching and guidance
• Prior project management experience, and experience in planning and implementing total rewards programs

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Proven leadership skills under dynamic and varying business conditions
• Demonstrated coaching skills and team building capabilities; excellent relationship management skills
• Strong project management experience
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to find a solution that meets the needs of the business
• Able to work at a detailed level to complete or review analysis and develop recommendations, but also look at the big picture
• Able to lead complex projects and manage multiple competing priorities
• Comfortable working with systems; excellent Excel skills
• Good business sense and knowledge of financial measures
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Sense of urgency and ability to deliver accurately to tight deadlines
• Good knowledge of applicable labour / employment law