Sr. Manager, Global Total Rewards

IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience, so it’s not surprising that IMAX employees and their careers go beyond the ordinary.

Our employees share a passion for quality in everything they do.

Our Hollywood people are movie business insiders with years of production experience.

Our technology experts are unashamedly geeky – people who can talk for hours, and be riveting, about color gamut and lasers.

Our business people are consummate sales and marketing professionals who are spreading the IMAX word around the world.

We offer all the benefits you’d expect from a company with over 50 years of history.

Yet, beyond this, we know everyone works differently and is motivated by different things.

That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits – to help you make the most of your life at work and away from it.

As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies.

Specializing in immersive motion picture technologies, our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they’ve only dreamed of.

Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together.

What you’ll be doing:

The Global Total Rewards Manager is responsible for planning, designing, implementing and administering a comprehensive total rewards strategy and programs for the Company in all locations.

This position will research and bring in-depth understanding of external best-practices and innovative trends to apply them to Total Rewards programs and technologies.

The primary function of the position is to manage all aspects of the employee benefits program.

This includes health and welfare plans, retirement plans, life insurance, time off, wellness programs and any other employee benefit plans offered.

The selected individual will also manage expat program and associated benefits.

They will also be an active partner with the Director of Compensation in supporting the evaluations and recommendations on compensation strategies to attract and retain talent.
Global Benefits – Renewals, International benefits/pension processes, year-end reporting, Pension Committee Meetings Plan, design, implement and administer a comprehensive global strategy.

Strategically assesses the effectiveness of current programs in achieving organizational objectives; identifies best practices and benchmarks; and develops recommendations for modifications to align to HR strategy and business goals.

Effectively plan and direct the implementation and administration of all benefit plans including International benefits/pension processes, year-end reporting, Pension Manage pension committee meetings Lead the design and implementation of the EXPAT program Effectively manages and collaborates with vendors and external partners, including managing performance of contracts to ensure maximum value of services is delivered.

Partner with the Director of Compensation and leadership on appropriate total reward packages to recruit and retain talent.

Responsible for all reporting and keeps abreast of regulatory changes affecting benefit plans and ensures company benefit plans and practices are in compliance with external regulatory requirements.

Develop and coordinate communications strategies and activities designed to educate and inform employees about total rewards.

Manage recognition programs for the company.

Prepare annual budget for total rewards and manage expenditures related to benefit programs.

Serve as the main resource for employees and managers regarding all benefit related matters.

Supports the development and integration of new and/or existing rewards programs, policies and procedures to ensure that programs are market competitive, internally equitable, and cost effective.

Develop internal operating procedures and controls for the administering and managing benefits.

Determine and implement metrics that assess and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing Total Rewards programs and new initiatives.

Communicate actively with Accounting, Finance, Operations, HR and other departments to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing.

Manage data in accordance with the company’s record retention policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations.  Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues, records and company information.

What we’re looking for:
5 to 7 years’ experience in Total Rewards (Benefits, Wellness) Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification, PHR or SHRM-CP or a plus.

Previous experience in Payroll and working with ADP.

Sound knowledge of the Regulatory and Legislative imperatives and impacts related to Total Rewards programs (FLSA, Sec 125, ERISA, 409A, HIPAA, etc.).

Experienced with vendor-relations and multi-state and global employers preferred.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through processes, identify and implement process improvements and resolve complex matters.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational/prioritization skills with an ability to multi-task to manage multiple projects while maintain a close attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced knowledge of MS Excel.  Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Possess proven operational, interpersonal, project management, vendor management and leadership skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have:
Business Acumen in business process and operations  Enthused by working in an agile environment where out of box thinking, strong communication and collaboration skills and drive is highly valued Is comfortable working with multiple priorities, high volume workload and is not afraid to “roll up their sleeves” to get things done.  Creativity Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.

Excellent communicator Understands the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, skilled in facilitation, leading meetings, gathering input, providing praise and recognition, inspiring presenter.

Forward Thinking Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans.

Influential Asks the right questions to the right people when making decisions and affecting change; is a visible leader.

Versatile Adaptable to work environment and demands, able to apply knowledge in a broader work context Problem solver Ability to propose solutions to problems.

For consideration, please apply online.

We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At IMAX you’ll be part of a culture built on respect
– one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team.

We’re proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance and equal rights for all.

Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.

IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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