You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Location: We support US virtual working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

The opportunity:

The Director, Compensation serves as a key member of the global compensation team with a dedicated focus on managing compensation initiatives and programs for Sun Life US. Supporting Group Benefits and Health and Risk Solutions, the Director, Compensation will proactively identify and drive initiatives to improve compensation programs in alignment with our compensation philosophy and in support of business objectives. The Director will work closely with business leaders, Finance, HR and Legal to provide sales compensation expertise in the management of sales incentive compensation for Sun Life US.

How you will contribute:

• Champions Sun Life’s compensation philosophy and partners across HR and the business to ensure programs are designed and delivered in alignment with compensation, total rewards and HR objectives.
• Builds strong relationships with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders. Provides consultation and partnership to identify needs and priorities related to sales compensation and broad based initiatives. This includes conducting market research, internal analysis, establishing design principles, building design alternatives, outlining implications through modeling, determining employee and cost impacts, and creating communication and transition plans.
• Plays a lead role in sales compensation for Sun Life US.
• Assesses sales incentive eligibility based on job function and role in sales achievement.
• Consults on sales plan design and leads plan documentation.
• Manages ad hoc sales compensation interventions including retention, guarantees, and special bonuses.
• Utilizes data from survey participation and industry market intelligence to inform recommendations.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition on offer development.
• Responsible for sales compensation processes and governance including sales plan inventory, approval and oversight, sales guarantee processes and governance, and sales plan cost and effectiveness for Board reporting.
• Consults with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders on compensation issues and solutions ranging from individual employee recommendations to unique compensation program interventions (e.g., retention programs, one-time payments, off-cycle increases, etc.).
• Influences the direction and designs innovative solutions for compensation programs by understanding Sun Life’s business, anticipating and diagnosing client needs, and utilizing best practice knowledge.
• Provides compensation support during the annual cycle for assigned client groups.
• Stays abreast of and ensures compliance with legal and market related topics including Equal Pay, FLSA, minimum wage and living wage.
• Supports organization design and job design work. Facilitates Leader conversations to identify and scope work, clarify and articulate accountabilities and develop solutions.
• Responsible for attracting, retaining and developing talent. Passionate about developing people through coaching, continuous feedback, career development and performance management.

What you will bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 to 10 years of relevant experience required. CCP designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices and theory including experience in sales compensation program design. Industry experience desired and people management experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and consulting skills. Proven ability to build effective partnerships within HR partners and Business leaders in order to effectively collaborate and recommend compensation solutions to solve business problems.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in simple terms to various audiences.
• Advanced Excel skills and spreadsheet analysis. Strong Power Point skills with the ability to build and deliver audience-specific presentations.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong project management and planning skills including the ability to lead, plan, organize and resource complex assignments.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions a plus.
• Ability to organize and accomplish objectives independently and through others.
• Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you!

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.
• Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:

• Southern region: $146,300 – 219,500 annually
• Central region: $154,300 – 231,400 annually
• Northern region: $164,900 – 247,400 annually

If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $139,700 - 209,500 annually.

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $164,900 - 247,400 annually.

If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $154,300 – 231,400 annually.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

#LI-remote

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.