Compensation & Benefits

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Compensation & Benefits (C&B)

The Compensation & Benefits Specialist supports:

Execution and administration of compensation and benefits programs in alignment with internal policies, market benchmarks and regulatory requirements.
On ensuring accurate implementation, data integrity and timely support for compensation and benefits processes while partnering with relevant stakeholders.
Strategic & execution, requiring deep expertise in compensation design, benefits governance, policy formulation, analytics and stakeholder influence.

Compensation:

Manage annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, corrections and incentive payouts
Conduct job evaluations and market benchmarking using internal frameworks and external compensation surveys
Design, implement and maintain salary ranges and compa-ratio frameworks
Analyze internal pay positioning to identify gaps, risks and required corrective actions
Prepare detailed compensation analyses, insights and presentations for senior leadership
Ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable and aligned with business strategy
Own operational execution within HRIS, including data updates, validations, reporting and audit readiness
Manage end-to-end benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, statutory and voluntary benefits
Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings to improve employee experience and retention, while effectively managing costsManage benefits vendors, including selection, renewals, new contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs)
Track benefits utilization, coverage and effectiveness to support continuous improvement
Drive benefits communication and employee awareness initiatives

Analytics & Governance

Develop and maintain compensation and benefits dashboards and management reports
Ensure data accuracy, documentation, controls and audit readiness
Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and internal C&B policies
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on compensation and benefits programs
Prepare detailed project plan for all C&B activities

Stakeholder Management

Partner with the Canada C&B team to align compensation and benefits practices
Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to support business-aligned compensation decisions
Support the hiring team by providing compensation guidance, pay parity checks and market based insights to ensure competitive and equitable offers
Manage external stakeholders, including vendors and service providers, to ensure seamless execution of C&B programs
Collaborate closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting and workforce cost impact analysis
Support leadership reviews and decision-making through data-driven insights

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of compensation structuring and benchmarking concepts (pay ranges, percentiles, compa ratios)
Experience in variable pay and incentive design
Benefits management and vendor governance
HR analytics and rewards dashboards
Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical ability and attention to detail

Qualifications & Experience

MBA / bachelor's degree in finance or related field
Must have 8–10 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits
Hands on experience in compensation benchmarking, salary structures and market analysis
Strong experience in data-driven compensation decision-making
Working knowledge of benefits administration and vendor management
Experience within mid-to-large organizations, preferably multinational or high-growth environments
Proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders and complex stakeholder groups