Associate, Compensation (12 to 15-month contract)

EmploisRH, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Account

Learning & Development

ESPP

Performance-Based Rewards

Telemedicine

Summer Schedule

Job summary

Fiera Capital is seeking an Associate, Compensation to support the Advisor, Compensation in data gathering, analysis, and calculations for compensation plans. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity across payroll-driven processes.

Based in Montreal, the position is contract, spanning 12 to 15 months, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring four days in the office. Fluency in French and English is required to collaborate with global teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Two to four years of experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, finance, payroll analytics, or another data-intensive analytical role
• Advanced Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, data validation, lookups, and handling large datasets
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience handling large data volumes and reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive compensation information
• Excellent written and spoken communication in French and English
• Familiarity with HRIS; Workday is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and calculation of compensation plans across various domains
• Gather, validate and reconcile data supporting commission and incentive cycles
• Maintain compensation data in HRIS and support data integrity checks
• Prepare files and data for Payroll to ensure accurate processing
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analyses of compensation plans
• Share compensation information with the finance department
• Handle confidential compensation information with discretion
• Participate in compensation surveys and market competitiveness analyses

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Bilingual French/English

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Who We Are

Fiera Capital is a global independent asset manager with an entrepreneurial culture and a clear vision: to deliver disciplined, high-conviction investment solutions that create lasting value for our clients. From our Canadian roots to a global firm, we are defined by deep investment expertise, an ownership mindset, and enduring client partnerships.

Our actions are guided by our core values: we lead with integrity, think critically, act decisively, innovate with purpose, collaborate with intent, and adapt with agility.

We are committed to building a purpose-driven, performance-oriented culture where our employees are supported to grow, contribute, and excel.

What we are looking for:

The Associate, Compensation supports the Advisor, Compensation in the day-to-day delivery of the organization's compensation programs. Working under the Advisor's guidance, the role focuses on data gathering, analysis, and calculations related to compensation plans.

Position type: Contract

Duration: 12 to 15-month

Your responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration and calculation of compensation plans across Distribution, Public Markets, and Private Wealth
• Gather, validate and reconcile the data supporting commission and incentive payment cycles
• Maintain compensation data in the human resources information system and support data integrity checks
• Prepare files and data required by Payroll to support accurate and timely processing
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analyses of the Company's compensation plans
• Share compensation information with the finance department
• Handle confidential compensation information with a high degree of discretion
• Participate in compensation surveys and support market competitiveness analyses

Requirements to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Two to four years of experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, finance, payroll analytics, or another data-intensive analytical role
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, lookup functions, and analysis of large datasets
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working with large volumes of data and performing reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring compensation and reporting deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive compensation information
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in French and English
• Familiarity with human resources information systems; Workday experience is an asset

Additional Information:

• Fiera Capital operates in a hybrid working environment, with four days per week in the office.

What we offer:

At Fiera Capital, we believe in investing in our people. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Wellness Account to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Learning & Development support through reimbursement of eligible certifications and professional development programs.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial value.
• Performance-Based Rewards through competitive bonus and commission opportunities.
• Telemedicine Access for convenient healthcare and mental health support.
• Summer Schedule Program offering additional flexibility, including reduced Friday hours during the summer month

For roles based in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in spoken and written French is required. A working knowledge of English is also necessary to collaborate with our global teams and clients.

At Fiera Capital, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can grow, contribute, and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All employment decisions, including hiring and promotions, are based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

To protect your information, please note that Fiera Capital uses a secure platform to collect sensitive information during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.