Manager, Executive Compensation & Rewards

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  • Canada
  • $105,000-130,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.This role – Manager, Executive Compensation – reports to the Sr. Director, Executive Compensation & Rewards and is responsible for collaborating with senior leaders to design and execute on both bonus and equity programs for all RBI brands and regions. Annual budget for our incentive programs is approximately $200 MM in cash and equity incentives. Own the design, governance, and execution of annual bonus and equity programs that define how 2,700+ employees and executives across RBI's global brands are rewarded.This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership across RBI’s business units and functions and provides an excellent opportunity to grow as our function evolves. The ideal candidate will have thorough understanding of financial and non-financial performance metrics for RBI business units, with the ability to strategically apply them within existing HR framework to drive the right outcomes for RBI and its brands/regions.Executive Compensation is a global function responsible for RBI’s:
  • Annual Bonus Program: Design and execution of the Management by Objectives (MBO) program central to RBI’s performance and compensation philosophies.
  • Equity Programs (incl. Bonus Swap): Design and execution of the Bonus Swap and Discretionary Equity programs that contribute to a significant portion of total direct compensation of senior leaders.
  • Executive Compensation: Support Board and Leadership Team with recommendations on market competitiveness, trends, benchmarking, and offer preparation for VP+ population.
  • Governance & Disclosure: Plan design and compensation decisions for RBI Board of Directors review and approval for all matters related to executive compensation and incentives; preparation of the Proxy Statement including Compensation Discussion & Analysis for investors.
RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week in our Toronto office.What You'll Do:Annual Bonus Program
  • Design and manage the annual bonus program for all corporate (2,700+) employees; benchmark program design to ensure program is competitive against market.
  • Partner across all our brands and functions to identify relevant KPIs and targets; track progress throughout the year and provide summary reports to CEO and Leadership Team.
  • Improve on existing bonus flowthrough model; collaborate with Finance on financial management of RBI’s bonus compensation, totaling US$100+ MM globally.
  • Manage and execute program, including processing people moves, team changes, pivots in priorities, and maintenance of back-end process automations.
Equity Programs
  • Design and manage equity compensation program for all employees eligible for discretionary and bonus swap; benchmark program design to ensure program is competitive against market.
  • Prepare and manage budget for all equity instruments, including PSUs and RSUs; collaborate with RBI Finance on financial & accounting management, totaling $90+ MM in annual RSU and PSU awards.
  • Execution of Annual Discretionary Equity planning process, including preparation of planning files and coordination with senior leaders to award annual discretionary equity for senior leaders.
Executive Compensation & Governance
  • Conduct research and prepare recommendations on market competitiveness, trends, and best practices in executive pay for RBI CEO and Leadership Team.
  • Partner with Leadership and People Business Partner in preparation of individualized offers for key hires.
  • Prepare Compensation Committee materials and obtain Board approval for executives / senior leadership pay decisions, bonus program design, and equity program design.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Finance in preparation of annual proxy statement and other SEC disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Build and maintain compensation models for scenario planning, pay-for-performance analysis, and financial impact modeling.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Superior analytical skills and advanced financial acumen with ability to develop and maintain complex financial models – advanced Excel skills.
  • 3+ years of experience working in Compensation, Finance, Analytics, or equivalent teams
  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as mathematics, finance, engineering, business, statistics, economics, or related field.
  • Program management, communication, stakeholder management, negotiating and influencing experience with a track record of achieving engagement from cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of how large, multi-brand organizations like RBI operate – ability to navigate complex org structures, build trust across functions/brands and levels, and translate business context into compensation program design and decisions.
We'd Be Especially Excited If You Have:
  • We welcome candidates from Executive Compensation and Broad-Based Compensation backgrounds, Finance/Strategy professionals, and internal RBI talent from roles such as FP&A, Analytics, People, and Operations, who bring strong business acumen and a desire to build deep expertise in this space.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) designation, or progress towards certification, is an asset.
  • Experience with compensation benchmarking databases (e.g. Radford, Mercer, WTW, CompAnalyst) and/or equity administration platforms (e.g. Solium, Fidelity).
  • Experience with Snowflake for data management and analytics.
  • Familiarity with AI and automation tools (Power Automate, ChatGPT/Claude agents/assistants).
SalaryFor candidates based in Ontario, the expected salary range is $105,000 – $130,000 CAD. Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan.This posting is for an existing vacancy.Benefits at our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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