This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst in Canada.
This role offers a strategic opportunity to shape and optimize compensation programs across North America within a complex and fast-paced corporate environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with evolving regulations. By leveraging advanced analytics and market insights, you’ll influence key decisions that impact employee experience and organizational performance. The position involves close collaboration with HR, Finance, and leadership teams, making it ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional settings. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives such as annual compensation cycles and job architecture improvements. With a strong focus on data integrity and strategic alignment, this role provides both analytical depth and business influence.
Accountabilities:
- Manage and enhance compensation programs to ensure alignment with business strategy, market competitiveness, and internal equity
- Ensure compliance with compensation-related regulations across Canada and the United States, including pay equity and transparency requirements
- Lead the annual merit cycle, including market analysis, system preparation, data validation, and stakeholder training
- Partner with HR and Finance teams to manage incentive programs, including short-term incentive payouts and accrual processes
- Administer variable compensation programs, ensuring accurate calculations, audits, and coordination with payroll
- Lead job description harmonization initiatives and support job evaluation processes across business units
- Develop and maintain compensation models, dashboards, and reports using advanced data analysis techniques
- Conduct market benchmarking and participate in salary surveys to support informed decision-making
- Provide expert guidance on compensation-related matters, including hiring offers, internal mobility, and off-cycle adjustments
- Perform ad hoc analyses to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and improve compensation practices
Requirements:
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in compensation analysis within large, complex organizations across Canada and the U.S.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including data modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas
- Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, market pricing, job evaluation methodologies, and pay equity practices
- Solid understanding of regulatory requirements related to compensation in North America
- Proven ability to analyze large datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
- Familiarity with HR systems and reporting tools
- Professional certification such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is an asset
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from $68,000 to $78,000 CAD per year
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (approximately 80% employer-paid)
- Paid time off to support work-life balance
- Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with eligibility
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment
- Exposure to cross-border compensation practices and strategic projects
- Career development opportunities within a large-scale organization