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Senior Compensation Manager

@ Velan Inc.

Montréal, Quebec

8+ years experience
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Overview

Velan Inc. is hiring a Senior Compensation Manager to lead compensation design, governance and administration across its global operations. The role covers the annual compensation cycle, benchmarking, incentive plans, pay equity and LTIP administration. The posting states a competitive compensation offer, a group RRSP with employer contribution and free on-site parking.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead annual compensation cycle, merit, promotions, STIP and LTIP
  • Benchmark roles against external market data
  • Design and maintain sales incentive plans
  • Oversee pay equity program across jurisdictions
  • Partner with Finance on labour cost forecasting

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
  • 8 to 10 years progressive compensation, finance or total rewards experience
  • At least three years in senior or lead role
  • Experience managing global or multi-country compensation
  • Knowledge of pay equity and employment legislation

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planPaid time offWellnessStock options
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · adp

Employer posting date
2026-05-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentHuman resources
Experience8+ years
Management experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyAccounting, Finance, Business
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Transit support

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Job description

Velan is a world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. We stand out for the human values that drive us, our local leadership and the passion that all members have in achieving results. Headquartered in Montreal and 12 plants worldwide, we manufacture and market complex and innovative industrial valves for various industries.

Lead the design, governance, and administration of compensation programs across Velan's global operations. You will ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant across all jurisdictions in which Velan operates, while supporting the organization's ability to attract and retain skilled talent worldwide.

What we offer

In addition to a job that matches your ambitions, with varied and rewarding missions, joining Velan means being part of a passionate team and enjoying exceptional working conditions:

  • Competitive compensation
  • All-risk insurance program and group RRSP with employer contribution
  • Competitive vacation policy
  • Paid holiday time off
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events (health, family, sports, etc.) and various wellness initiatives
  • Rapid career progression and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, promotions, bonus (STIP), and long-term incentive plans (LTIP)
  • Benchmark roles against external market data to ensure competitive positioning
  • Design and maintain sales incentive plans
  • Lead job evaluations and market pricing, advising HR Business Partners and leaders on offers and retention
  • Oversee the organization's pay equity program, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation across jurisdictions
  • Support executive compensation processes, including benchmarking, pay-for-performance analysis, and recommendations, as well as preparation of Board and committee materials
  • Partner with Finance on labour cost forecasting, budgeting, and compensation spend reporting
  • Manage compensation data within the company's HR systems and drive improvements to reporting and processes
  • Administer the company’s LTIP platform, including equity grants, vesting, and participant records

Your profile

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

  • 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in compensation, finance, or total rewards, including at least three years in a senior or lead role, ideally within a multinational organization
  • Experience managing compensation programs on a global or multi-country basis, ideally within a publicly listed company

  • Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, cost modelling, and data analysis

  • Knowledge of employment and pay equity legislation across relevant jurisdictions

  • Assets

    • Professional compensation designation (e.g., CCP, CECP) or HR designation (e.g., CRHA)
    • Experience with executive compensation and public company disclosure requirements

    If you have the ambitions described above, you could be our next rare gem! We look forward to talking to you!

    We are committed to the principle of employment equity and confidentiality.

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