Senior Manager, Total Rewards | Wonolo
May 2022 – Present | Remote
Wonolo is a mission-driven tech company offering AI-powered workforce solutions through a two-sided marketplace.
As a key member of the People Leadership Team, I lead the Total Rewards strategy for North America, APAC, and Europe. I design and implement global compensation, benefits, and wellness programs, ensuring they align with business goals, market trends, and regulations. My focus is on creating fair, competitive, and impactful rewards systems that drive employee engagement and business success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global compensation strategies, including pay bands, job levelling, and market benchmarking (Mercer, Radford, Pave, Carta) across 10 countries.
- Manage pre-IPO equity programs to drive employee ownership and long-term value.
- Oversee compensation cycles, including merit reviews, promotions, and bonus programs for a diverse, global workforce of 550 employees.
- Ensure pay equity compliance and conduct regular pay equity analysis, reducing disparities by 15%.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize wellness and mental health programs, increasing participation by 78%.
- Lead Total Rewards education and workshops, fostering alignment between leadership and employees.
Key Projects & Achievements:
- Designed and executed a global compensation framework, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with company goals.
- Negotiated and optimized benefits programs, reducing costs by 55% while maintaining 97% employee satisfaction.
- Implemented a wellness platform that significantly improved participation rates, contributing to a healthier workforce.
- Directed the enhancement of the parental leave program, supporting work-life balance and employee retention.
- Guided broker and GRSP transitions, ensuring smooth benefits management and compliance
Total Rewards Specialist | TouchBistro
Jan 2022 – May 2022 | Remote
TouchBistro is a global leader in restaurant POS and management software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Led compensation market benchmarking and equity analysis to ensure competitive compensation strategies.
- Managed the annual merit cycle and performance-based reward system, aligning with organizational goals.
- Enhanced benefits offerings in both US and Canadian operations to improve employee satisfaction.
Key Achievements:
- Developed and implemented career progression frameworks that supported talent retention and career development.
- Conducted data analysis and reporting that informed compensation decisions, increasing employee engagement.
HR Advisor, Total Rewards | VCA Canada
Apr 2018 – Jan 2022 | Hybrid
VCA Canada is part of the global leader in animal care, providing veterinary services across Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Integrated Total Rewards programs during M&A transactions, ensuring consistency and alignment across the organization.
- Conducted compensation and benefits audits to ensure cost savings and regulatory compliance.
- Managed employee leave of absence processes and disability claims, providing ongoing support to employees.
- Delivered training on Total Rewards strategies to align leadership goals with employee needs.
Key Achievements:
- Successfully negotiated vendor contracts that enhanced employee benefits offerings while driving down costs.
- Played a pivotal role in the integration of compensation structures during M&A processes, maintaining smooth transitions.
Manager, People and Total Rewards | Travel Alberta
Apr 2016 – Apr 2018 | Hybrid
Travel Alberta is a provincial tourism agency focused on promoting Alberta as a world-class destination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Led the design and execution of Total Rewards programs, focusing on employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Conducted salary surveys and market analyses to ensure competitive pay structures.
- Collaborated with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in compensation and benefits.
Key Achievements:
- Increased employee engagement by 18% through the development of targeted Total Rewards strategies.
- Played an instrumental role in developing market-aligned salary structures, improving the organization’s competitive edge.
Earlier Roles:
HR Coordinator, Total Rewards and Payroll | Newalta
2014 – 2016
Payroll and Benefits Coordinator | MEG Energy
2011 – 2012
Payroll and Benefits Team Lead | Trail Appliances
2008 – 2011
Core Competencies
- Global Total Rewards Strategy
- Executive Compensation Design
- M&A Integration
- Pay Equity Initiatives
- Board-Level Collaboration
- Wellness Program Implementation
- Payroll Optimization
- Equity Program Management