At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.
The Manager, Compensation & Benefits is responsible for overseeing and evolving enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, and equity programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring competitive, compliant, and scalable total rewards programs that support enterprise goals and enhance the team member experience. The position includes ownership of compensation structures, benefits administration, equity compensation programs, and leave of absence programs, currently across the United States and Canada.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in North American total rewards, strong analytical and operational skills, and experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. Experience working in Workday HCM is highly desirable.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design, administration, and governance of enterprise compensation programs across the U.S. and Canada in a publicly traded environment.
- Support annual compensation cycles including salary reviews, incentive planning, and equity grant or refresh cycles.
- Conduct market benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay equity analyses to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
- Develop and maintain salary structures, equity guidelines, and total rewards governance frameworks aligned with business strategy.
- Administer public company equity compensation programs (e.g., RSUs, ESPPs, and other long-term incentives), including grant execution, vesting, terminations, team member inquiries, and equity lifecycle management.
- Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and external equity administrators to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant equity administration.
Benefits and Leave of Absence
- Oversee U.S. and Canadian benefits programs including health, welfare, retirement, and wellness offerings.
- Manage vendor relationships with benefits administrators, brokers, and equity administrators.
- Develop a Leave of Absence framework, matrix, and administrative procedures. Ensure compliant and effective administration of leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state/provincial leaves, disability, and statutory leaves across both countries.
- Lead annual benefits renewal processes, cost modeling, and plan design decisions in partnership with Finance.
- Continuously evaluate benefits and equity offerings to support attraction, retention, and team member wellbeing in a competitive talent market.
Systems, Compliance, and Analytics
- Serve as a subject matter expert for compensation, benefits, and equity within Workday HCM, partnering closely with HRIS and Payroll teams.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian federal, state/provincial, and local regulations related to compensation, benefits, equity, and leaves.
- Support SOX controls, audits, and internal governance requirements related to compensation, equity administration, and benefits processes.
- Develop and maintain reporting and analytics to support leadership decision-making, and regulatory requirements.
- Document, maintain, and enhance standard operating procedures and internal controls for total rewards processes.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Act as a trusted advisor to People leadership, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders on compensation, benefits, and equity strategy.
- Support change management and team member communications related to total rewards programs in a high-growth environment.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and scalability of total rewards programs as the organization grows and evolves.
- Mentor and guide direct team and cross-functional partners as needed.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Finance, Business, or related field strongly preferred.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), CEBS, or similar credentials strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards / Compensation and Benefits.
- Hands-on experience managing compensation, benefits, and equity programs in both the U.S. and Canada.
- Direct experience administering public company equity programs.
- Experience supporting compliance, audits, and governance processes (including SOX or similar internal controls)
- Experience administering equity through third-party equity platforms.
- Experience working with Workday HCM (compensation, benefits, equity, reporting, or integrations).
- Experience supporting multi-state and multi-province organizations.
- Background in a high-growth, scaling, or transformation-focused company
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights to senior leadership.
- Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, including leave of absence programs in both countries.
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About Us:
We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.
Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Reykjavík, Costa Rica, Las Vegas, and Chicago.
Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.
What will your work environment be like?
At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.
Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories
PURSUIT PERKS
Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections
Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources
Equal Employment Opportunities Information
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.
