Total Rewards Partner – Sr Manager

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Are you ready to champion evolution in a dynamic and agile environment? Reporting to the Total Reward Lead, as a Total Rewards Partner, you will manage the day-to-day operational activities of the Total Rewards area, providing subject matter expertise in the implementation and operation of programs and policies related to Total Rewards. You will be responsible for the execution and administration of our Total Reward offerings, including Benefits, Retirement Savings, Wellness, and Compensation. Your role will involve managing cyclical processes, contributing to system and policy reviews, analyzing compensation data, and addressing employee issues related to Total Rewards.

Accountabilities:

• Maintain Thrive Wellness programs and compile annual utilization assessments.
• Manage annual benefits re-enrollment with vendors, ensuring smooth implementation and facilitation of information sessions.
• Execute Retirement Savings initiatives and employee communications, including training and campaigns.
• Oversee semi-monthly Retirement Savings contribution files, resolving discrepancies as needed, and manage Sun Life claims and premiums invoicing.
• Facilitate the Rewarding Performance Development cycle, involving analysis, reporting, training and communication.
• Manage the annual updates of the Total Reward Statement, to ensure meaningful and robust information is shared.
• Implement Pay Transparency to ensure legislative compliance and provide employee/manager education and awareness.
• Support annual Market Reference Point process, compensation and leveling processes, as well as  Pay Equity legislative reviews.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, retirement savings, wellness, and manage the Leave of Absence process, including Workday record management.
• Participate in reviews and projects to leverage Workday system data, where needed.
• Assist in developing and updating Total Reward policies and processes, ensuring legislative compliance is maintained.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Education to Degree level with 8+ years of experience in Total Rewards, including Compensation, Benefits, Retirement Savings, and Wellness programs and policies, including experience with DC Pension Plans
• SME Post Graduate Qualification (i.e. CEB) - is desirable/ an asset.
• Knowledge of Retirement Savings governance and regulations
• Experience working with external consultants to benchmark programs and offerings

• Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail
• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated issues-management skills
• Well-honed communication skills
• Significant experience with Workday functionality

At AstraZeneca, you will join a talented team that powers our enterprise to better serve patients every day. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. Our entrepreneurial spirit keeps us ahead of the rest as we apply creativity to every task. Working here means being part of a high-performing team that thrives in a fast-paced environment. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivaled reputation while making a significant impact on patients' lives.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
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Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing [email protected].

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.