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Sr. Compensation Program Manager

Req id:  43444

Waterloo, ON, CA Richmond Hill, ON, CA


OPENTEXT 
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

 

YOUR IMPACT:
A Senior Compensation Program Manager at OpenText is more than just managing numbers; it's an opportunity to shape how we attract, retain, and reward top talent globally. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing incentive programs that drive employee performance, align with business goals, and influence the future of compensation strategy at OpenText. 

 

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS:
• Lead the global design and implementation of incentive compensation programs that align with company values and growth objectives.  
• Re-engineer legacy processes to shift from administrative tasks to a more strategic, data-driven approach.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure compensation plans remain competitive and compliant globally.  
• Provide expert consultation to business units on performance and rewards, ensuring compensation strategies align with organizational goals.  
• Manage variable compensation plan documentation and ensure employee target assignments comply with regulatory requirements.  
• Lead the annual compensation plan setup process, collaborating with operational and technical teams.  
• Build relationships with regional HR leads to support workers council reviews and plan approvals.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
• 5-7 years of experience in designing and managing variable compensation programs.  
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple departments and influence without direct authority.  
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on pay-for-performance models and incentive benchmarking.  
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  
• Expertise in compensation for sales roles and experience with enterprise software is a strong plus.  
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field. CCP certification is preferred.

 

ONE LAST THING:
At OpenText, you won’t just manage compensation—you’ll influence how we reward success and shape our global compensation strategy. Join us, and help drive the future of talent rewards in a dynamic, growing company.

 

 

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.


OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY 
We believe that our values are the compass that steers us in the right direction and helps us stay true to our mission. These values will not only guide our everyday decisions but also influence our strategic direction and the way we work. They reflect who we are as individuals and as a collective force, uniting us in our shared purpose. 

CREATE THE FUTURE 
We create economic growth that is inclusive and sustainable. 

BE DESERVING OF TRUST 
The world’s most trusted companies trust OpenText, and we demonstrate this in our actions as individuals, as a company, and as technology. 

WE, NOT I 
We build global communities of purpose and challenge by supporting each other to exceed expectations and solve complex problems. 

RAISE THE BAR 
We set high standards and exceptions, to learn, to be better. 

OWN THE OUTCOME 
We tap into our creativity to deliver incredible experiences for customers, to ourselves, and for our planet. 

We believe a workplace should be human above all else. We ask excellence of our employees and reward it by creating an environment that is welcoming, challenging and that encourages real growth and development, not empty platitudes, or trinkets.” - Mark Barrenechea, CEO & CTO

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