D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.
New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.
D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team - yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on February 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST to maximize candidate experience
General Description:
The Total Rewards Partner is an integral member of the People and Culture (PnC) team and a key part of our employee attraction and retention strategy globally. As a Total Rewards Partner, you will be assisting in guiding D2L’s culture and working closely with the Total Rewards team by assisting in the Benefits and Compensation programs to improve employee experience. You will assist in providing advice and support to all employees on Benefits, Health and Wellness and Retirement/Pension Plans and in addition, assist and maintain various compensation-related data management systems, coordinate and facilitate compensation programs and initiatives.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, challenging and fun opportunity to be a part of the People and Culture team in a growing organization, this position is for you!
How Will I Make an Impact?
Compensation:
- Use compensation best practices and market trends to identify and guide program enhancement opportunities
- Assist with compensation reviews, ensuring appropriate consultation, documentation, analysis, costing, and approvals are completed
- Support the job evaluation process, including conducting job audits, reviewing job worth hierarchies, and ensuring pay equity compliance
- Partner with operational management teams and People & Culture colleagues to oversee and consistently manage job description and job evaluation systems, ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained
- Assist with merit letters and VIP processes, including tracking, communicating updates, mail merges, and data validation
- Participate in compensation surveys and benchmarking activities; analyze results to assess internal equity, market competitiveness, and the organization’s ability to attract and retain talent
- Support the annual compensation and salary merit review processes
- Document and maintain compensation and job evaluation policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices in a clear, accurate, and accessible format
- Prepare and analyze compensation reports, metrics, and data to provide insights that support total rewards and business decision-making
- Support the rewards and recognition programs across D2L
- Perform other related duties as required
Benefits/Wellness:
- Day-to-day administration of various benefit plans (health, retirement, disability, and others) including:
- Support process enrolments, changes, and terminations
- Monitor employee feedback and address benefit-related queries
- Process benefit deductions and monitor taxation impacts
- Process submission of data and contributions to third-party providers
- Exhibit knowledge and understanding of benefits principles and practices globally, including, and not limited to Canada, United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, India, Australia, Norway, and Brazil
- Support the leave intake process for leave requests globally including parental, personal, disability, unpaid leaves and others
- Ensure the completion of year-end audits and compliance requirements of the various benefit programs (401k audit, ACA Reporting, US workers comp audit and others)
- Review the monthly benefit invoices and reconcile for accuracy and ensure timely submission of invoices to Finance
- Support the process of salary updates as required for international markets
- Manage the Benefits mailbox and PNC tickets using careful analysis of information and sound judgment to provide prompt action and high level of service
- Manage the People & Culture team’s Lego program
- Primary back up for Global Benefits & Wellness Manager, including supporting benefit renewals, succession planning
- Drive and lead company-wide wellness communications, promote wellness themes and initiatives, participate as a lead for the Wellness Committee
- Manage the Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Assists with and manages Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Assists with Pension Plan administration
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills; strength in organizing and coordinating multiple activities and prioritization of tasks
- Good problem-solving skills with the ability to find creative solutions and incorporate them into new practices/process improvements
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to respond confidently to new or shifting priorities and goals
- Autonomous worker with collaborative mindset
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors and adapts best approach to resolve issues
Skills
- 3-5 years of related experience of global benefits and compensation, not limited to Canada and US and compensation/benefits practices and principles
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); particular facility/ease with excel (v-lookups, pivots, if/then statements)
- Working knowledge with HRIS Systems (knowledge of Dayforce is an asset)
- Ability to analyze, interpret and share data
- Knowledge of general HR procedures and practices including but not limited to employee information/records administration and handling of confidential or sensitive information
Suggested Qualifications:
Possess a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field
This position is to fill an existing vacancy
Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why we're awesome:
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
