Compensation Manager

Company Description Location: Toronto, Canada Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work. Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in. To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that lets imaginations run wild. Join our team today and make us part of your story! About the Role Do you see Compensation as a blend of art of science? Do you enjoy developing creative and pragmatic solutions? Then join us at WildBrain, where every day throws new challenges but you can work in a collaborative team to make a direct impact to the business. We are looking for an experienced Compensation Manager who dreams about manipulating data in Excel but who also has appetite to put their own stamp on programs and support the needs of a dynamic and fast-paced Entertainment business. That means rolling up your sleeves, tackling analysis that stretches beyond Compensation and building relationships with a globally based team of Talent partners and business leaders. ## Job Description What you'll do: * Lead the execution, with the support of the VP, Global Talent Operations on the planning and administration of a variety of annual programs including annual salary planning, annual bonus plan analysis and execution, market pricing and salary structure review, long-term equity program administration, or other compensation related programs * Support VP, Global Talent Operations on other analytic activities, including partnering with Finance teams on forecasting and accruals and budget preparation * Lead, and/or collaborate with the broader Talent team on a variety of projects, including compensation program redesign, ad-hoc analysis, policy reviews, cross-functional project teams, and implementation of new programs * Conduct job analysis and evaluation, with an awareness of compliance implications in the US (i.e. FLSA) and considering global requirements as well * Document internal pay practices to publish management guidelines for compensation actions; Proactively identify opportunities to redefine and streamline processes, working with key stakeholders * Coordinate and supply supporting documentation for Board reporting, internal and external audit compliance * Providing details of upcoming equity and compensation activities to payroll team; work with Payroll to confirm taxes are calculated correctly on equity settlements * Partner with Payroll and the Benefits team members on analytics required for annual budget cycles, including the development of fringe rates ## Qualifications What you'll bring; * A broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to analytics, incentives and compensation theory * Ability to blend compensation philosophy, best in class compensation methods / programs, and business realities * Strong job evaluation and market analysis skills; global experience is an asset * Highly pragmatic - balancing best-in-class approach with practicalities of the business * Strong financial analysis experience related to incentive plans; experience in Sales compensation and Executive compensation an asset * Able to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, high-visibility projects and initiatives * Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel (must be proficient with pivot tables, V-look-ups, and other functions and formulas for data analysis and reporting) * Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work quickly under pressure * Self-driven and strategic in thought processes to draft recommendations and conclusions after analyzing data (be able to tell a story with data) * Demonstrated experience building relationships and working with multiple clients on large, complex projects, including independently identifying client needs and expectations ## Additional Information What We Offer Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. Our Commitment Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work. We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. About WildBrain At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. A leader in 360° franchise management—spanning Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Global Licensing—our mission is to cultivate and grow love for our own and partner brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to such franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we produce such acclaimed series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Camp Snoopy, Teletubbies Let’s Go!, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, Sonic Prime and Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City. With a library of approximately 14,000 half-hours, our shows reach kids and families everywhere, including on our YouTube network, which has generated more than 1.7 trillion minutes of watch time. Our consumer products licensing arm, WildBrain CPLG, represents our own and partner brands in every major territory worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.