Total Rewards Specialist

The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.

Position

Total Rewards Specialist

Introduction

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this position is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the B2Gold Corp.  ("B2Gold" or the "Company") total rewards program including cash and equity compensation, employee benefits, and recognition program, as well as assisting with regional internal pay equity initiatives at all B2Gold’s operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring B2Gold attracts, motivates, and retains top talent through market-competitive and equitable total rewards practices, and that compensation practices are financially sound and adhere to approved standards, plans and policies, as well as compliance requirements, as applicable.

Location

This is a full-time position based at B2Gold’s Corporate Office in Vancouver, Canada with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days on site + 1 day working from home).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the VP, Human Resources, establish and maintain the Company’s total rewards philosophy and strategy, do research, develop cost models and budgets, and prepare policies and procedures;
• Collaborate with the HR management team to design and maintain the Company’s total rewards program and assist with operationalizing approved plans and programs;
• Design for approval the Company’s corporate compensation structure, salary bands, and job architecture framework, and implement, administer and maintain the same in partnership with HR management;
• Support job evaluation and leveling across corporate roles, including office-based, globally mobile and remote roles;
• Partner with the corporate HR team to ensure alignment between job architecture, job descriptions, job evaluations, and employment terms;
• Review compensation benchmarking, analysis, and recommendations during employee lifecycle reviews/ discussions to ensure alignment with job architecture and salary structures;
• Collaborate with HR management on performance and goals management to ensure alignment between the compensation philosophy and structure and business performance metrics;
• Contribute to employee recognition programs and initiatives to enhance employee motivation, engagement and retention;
• Collaborate with corporate HR management on benefits, paid time off, retirement, and wellness programs to ensure they are competitive, inclusive, and responsive to market benchmarks and diverse employee needs and life stages;
• Support the participation in annual industry compensation surveys and conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis for annual corporate compensation reviews and budget cycles;
• Assist with the collection of annual compensation data from operations and prepare associated reports for review and approval;
• Support or run regional internal pay equity reviews for the Company and all B2Gold operations, do analysis, provide findings and prepare reports;
• Prepare and file statutory pay transparency reports, as required;
• Support reporting requirements related to corporate employee compensation and provide insights to support decision-making by HR and senior management;
• Responsible for the management and administration of long-term security-based executive and employee compensation;
• Oversee grant cycles, vesting events and share transactions;
• Support organizational compliance with all relevant compensation legislation;
• Own and administer the equity compensation management platform;
• Partner with the payroll department to ensure accurate withholdings on equity transactions;
• Provide required equity compensation transactions and prepare reports to Finance, Treasury, Payroll, Legal and others, as necessary, ensuring accuracy and timeliness;
• Contribute to the preparation and review of the annual Management Information Circular and other public disclosure documents related to executive compensation;
• Provide data and analysis and prepare materials, as required, for Compensation Committee reporting requirements;
• Partner with external compensation consultants and advisors, as necessary;
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, tables and dashboards on compensation, benefits, and workforce analytics;
• Stay current on market trends, best practices, and legislative changes in compensation or total rewards program;
• Consider continuous improvement and cost optimization by proposing tools and practices that enhance efficiency across the whole total rewards program; and,
• Perform other duties as required in support of Company objectives.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related technical field from an accredited university or college;
• Certification in compensation design and management practices;
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar total rewards or compensation role in a publicly listed company, preferably in the mining industry;
• Working experience with global or multi-jurisdictional total rewards programs, preferably in the mining, oil and gas, or natural resources industry;
• Demonstrated experience in employee total rewards, executive compensation, equity compensation and MIC and related financial and governance reporting, and other regulatory disclosures;
• Working knowledge of Shareworks is a distinct advantage;
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions and culturally diverse teams;
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of payroll and withholdings, international mobility programs and cross-border tax considerations considered an asset.

Job Demands/Physical Requirements:

• This position reports to our Vancouver head office with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days on site + 1 day working from home); occasional international travel may be required.

Compensation

B2Gold prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal-opportunity employer, B2Gold values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, knowledge and skill set, and a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their eligible dependents. The base salary range for this position is CAD $120,000.00 – 140,000.00 per annum, which is the anticipated pay at the time of hire but does not reflect similar future job opportunities. Details of the total compensation package will be shared during the interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Corp., however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.