Bilingual Compensation Specialist

McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm is seeking a Bilingual Compensation Specialist for their Montreal office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in compensation analysis within professional services, strong expertise in Workday, and bilingual proficiency in French and English. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a collaborative culture focused on professional development and inclusion.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits from day one

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Commitment to professional development

Strong community involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in compensation analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in Workday Advanced Compensation module.
• Knowledge of Canadian compensation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on all compensation aspects.
• Analyze internal and external data for salary structures.
• Lead testing of the Workday Advanced Compensation module.

Skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Job Description

McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be handling and following up on various requests from clients and third parties who only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate that more than 60% of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and in order to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing

We are recruiting for a Bilingual Compensation Specialist to join our team in our Montreal office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in compensation analysis preferably within a professional services firm, annual compensation process, Workday expertise, monitoring legislative changes and will be responsible for maintaining and updating compensation data in Workday, analyzing internal and external data to support the design of salary structures, incentive plans, preparing reports, presentations and analytics for senior leadership. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office per week.

As a Bilingual Compensation Specialist, you will be :

• Providing support on all compensation aspects, including job evaluation process, pay equity exercise, annual compensation processes, benchmarking ensuring alignment with firm policies and pay equity requirements.
• In collaboration with our compensation consultants, supporting market research and benchmarking to evaluate the firm’s compensation structure against industry standards and best practices.
• Analyzing internal and external data to support the design and administration of salary structures, incentive plans, and annual compensation reviews.
• Serving as the subject matter expert for the Workday Advanced Compensation module, including business process design and troubleshooting.
• Leading and executing testing of the Workday Advanced Compensation module for annual compensation cycles, system updates, and new functionality, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Collaborating with HRMS, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to provide compensation guidance and support business objectives.
• Maintaining and updating compensation data in Workday and other relevant systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Monitoring legislative changes (e.g., pay equity, employment standards) and ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and analytics for senior leadership, including compensation trends, pay equity analyses, and ad hoc requests.
• Participating in compensation surveys and analyzing results to inform compensation strategy.
• Supporting the development and communication of compensation policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Assisting with special projects related to total rewards, such as job evaluations, incentive plan design, and compensation communications

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile :

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment.

Demonstrated expertise in the Workday Advanced Compensation module, including administration and end-to-end testing.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (Workday required).

Knowledge of Canadian compensation legislation, pay equity, and employment standards.

Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward certification is an asset.

Bilingualism (French and English) written and spoken is required

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to :

Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.

Competitive compensation, paid overtimeand generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.

A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.

Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply :

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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