Manager – Compensation and HRIS
Talent
Permanent Position
We have a place for individuals with a distinct penchant for ensuring the smooth operation of our shows and events, for conceiving remarkable products, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, and for contributing to the enhancement of their expertise and the development of exceptional practices. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group relies on an ever more creative and collaborative approach to work in order to constantly push back the limits of the imagination!
Put your expertise in the spotlight
The Manager, Compensation & HRIS is responsible for leading and evolving the organization’s compensation programs, HR technology ecosystem, and people analytics capabilities as an integrated strategic function.
This role exists to ensure Cirque operates with scalable, data-driven, and business-aligned people practices by bridging compensation expertise, technology capabilities, operational rigor, and actionable workforce insights.
The Manager translates business and HR priorities into sustainable programs, technology solutions, governance standards, and analytical capabilities that improve decision-making, employee experience, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
This role leads a multidisciplinary team across Compensation and HR Systems and acts as a critical partner to HR leadership, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
Core Mandate
- Develop and lead competitive and scalable compensation programs aligned with the organization’s compensation philosophy.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across HR systems and processes.
- Advance workforce analytics and reporting capabilities to support business decision-making.
- Ensure HR data integrity, system optimization, and scalable people operations.
- Continue to modernize HR processes through automation, digital enablement, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and analytical thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
- Lead core compensation programs and processes including annual salary reviews, incentive administration, benchmarking, and compensation analysis.
- Lead communication and education related to compensation programs and practices.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders on compensation decisions, workforce planning, and organizational needs.
- Partner with business leaders to support organizational growth and new business initiatives through the development of scalable compensation frameworks, job structures, and people programs.
- Monitor market trends and recommend program enhancements to maintain competitiveness and alignment with business priorities.
- Oversee retirement savings programs across the globe (Canada, US, Germany, UK and Australia).
HR Systems & Analytics
- Lead the HR systems function and the definition of the HR technology strategy and roadmap, including optimization, governance and data visualisation.
- Oversee the evolution of the SuccessFactors (SAP) environment and connection with the broader Cirque ecosystem.
- Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, and external providers to improve processes, automation, integrations, and user experience.
- Advance dashboards, reporting, and workforce insights capabilities to support strategic and operational decision-making Ensure HR data integrity, reporting accuracy, and scalable system practices.
Profile & Experience
Required
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience across Compensation and HR Systems or related HR functions.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong expertise in compensation programs, including sales/commission plans and large-scale project management.
- Experience in Executive compensation management, including long-term incentive plans
- Experience working with enterprise HR systems and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with operational execution.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Fluent in French and English is imperative.
Preferred
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or comparable HRIS platforms.
- Experience in complex, operational, or global organizations.
- Exposure to HR transformation, systems implementation, or organizational integration initiatives.
What Success Looks Like
- Compensation programs are competitive, consistent, understood and trusted by leaders and employees.
- HR systems and processes are scalable, reliable, and operationally effective.
- HR processes become increasingly streamlined, automated, and user-friendly.
- Strong partnerships exist across HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and business teams.
- The function is recognized as a strategic enabler of organizational effectiveness and business performance.
Create with us
Our employer proposition stands out. Here's an overview:
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A collaborative work environment with an in-office presence of four days per week, designed to support teamwork, learning and delivery: with flexibility in how we organize our work.
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Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career, as well as personalized support tailored to your professional ambitions;
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Group insurance, retirement savings and other benefits that we'll be happy to introduce to you;
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A culture focused on the development of equitable practices and rallying events.
As a proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity. Neutral and inclusive language is now preferred for job postings.
Throughout the recruitment process, accommodation is provided for candidates who require it.
