Compensation Specialist

This is a 12 month contract position.

Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Our national Human Resources team aspires to be difference makers, delivering flexible solutions and insights that enable people to achieve excellence. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive for operational efficiency and simplicity in the employee experience with HR. The Compensation Specialist provides input, analysis, support and recommendations from a compensation perspective. This role focuses on the implementation and continuous improvement of existing compensation policies, programs, processes and tools that align with and support our Total Rewards Philosophy and Business Strategy.

What you’re responsible for:

• Complete job evaluation documentation, information gathering, analysis, and consultation for Individual Contributor roles.

• Create and update job profiles and job codes.

• Provide input for system configuration changes and complete testing after changes have been made.

• Complete data preparation, updates and uploads for the compensation administration system.

• Prepare and audit final files for HR Shared Services.

• Respond to management or HR inquiries to ensure understanding and compliance to guidelines, procedures, and system issues.

• Complete annual market compensation survey submissions.

• Provide input and recommendations for new or revised compensation policies/guidelines.

To be successful:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.

• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.

• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.

• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

• Completion of Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Psychology, or Sociology with 3 years of experience in Human Resources, some of which is directly in compensation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Completed or in the process of completing at least one of the following designations/certifications: Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

• Working knowledge of job evaluation theory, processes and tools.

• Familiarity with compensation practices and principles such as job evaluation and market analysis.

• Familiarity with compensation related legislation (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity, etc.)

  What we offer:

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Employers. 

• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs. 

• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture. 

• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.