Associate Compensation/Benefits Analyst

Jobtailor; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a Total Rewards professional to lead compensation, benefits, wellness and recognition programs. You will analyze jobs, conduct compensation surveys, and support salary recommendations for hires and promotions.

You will ensure pay equity compliance across provinces, develop communications for Total Rewards initiatives, and partner with management on budgets, markets, and regulations. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and clear employee communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Broad theoretical knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
• Experience with Canadian pay equity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Conduct compensation surveys and labour-market studies.
• Analyze jobs and establish equitable compensation rates.
• Prepare salary recommendations for hires and promotions.
• Communicate Total Rewards programs and train stakeholders.

Skills

Compensation Administration

Job Evaluation

Salary Recommendations

Compensation Surveys

Employee Communication

Benefits Trend Analysis

Incentive Plan Development

Recognition Program Management

Labour-Market Studies

Budget Management

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Job description

• Develop and administer company employee benefits, wellness, compensation, and incentive programs
• Control or support job evaluation and wage and salary administration programs
• Monitor employee benefits trends and recommend benefit plan improvements
• Prepare and deliver employee communication and training programs
• Prepare and support salary recommendations for new hires and promotions
• Support development, communication, and administration of sales incentive plans
• Champion the Recognize! global recognition program in Canada and manage local recognition programs
• Conduct compensation surveys and labour-market studies
• Analyze jobs and review job descriptions and specifications
• Apply job evaluation techniques to establish equitable compensation rates
• Support and advise management and HR on compensation, benefits, company philosophy, budgets, markets, and regulations
• Support Canadian pay equity requirements and update salary ranges annually
• Develop communication strategies and tools for Total Rewards programs
• Participate in projects improving and advancing Total Rewards and recognition programs and processes
• Ensure compliance with pay equity regulations by province

Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree
• 0 years of experience required
• Broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education
• Must comply with applicable Canadian pay equity regulations
• Must be able to perform the stated physical job requirements, including independent mobility, computer interaction, and communication with peers and co-workers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and administering employee benefits, compensation, and recognition programs while ensuring compliance with Canadian pay equity regulations. Capable of analyzing job descriptions and conducting compensation surveys to support equitable compensation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Employee Benefits Administration
• Compensation Analysis
• Canadian Pay Equity Compliance
• Job Evaluation Techniques
• Total Rewards Program Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compensation Administration
• Job Evaluation
• Salary Recommendations
• Compensation Surveys
• Employee Communication
• Benefits Trend Analysis
• Incentive Program Development
• Recognition Program Management
• Labour-Market Studies
• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Advisory Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree

Industry Keywords

• Employee Benefits
• Compensation
• Wellness Programs
• Pay Equity Regulations
• Total Rewards
• Recognition Programs
• Job Descriptions
• Salary Administration
• Incentive Plans
• Human Resources