Compensation Consultant

David Aplin Recruiting; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Compensation professional to oversee core compensation processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role involves job evaluation, pay equity compliance, and managing salary range strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compensation and strong analytical skills to drive operational excellence within the HR team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards.
• Proven expertise in job evaluation methodologies and pay equity compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead job evaluation processes and manage job architecture.
• Administer pay equity programs and ensure compliance.
• Support the execution of year-end activities related to compensation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration

CHRP/CHRL designation

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Excel

Job description

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Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compensation professional to join their dynamic HR team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation, this role is instrumental in managing core compensation processes and programs. You will act as a subject matter expert in job evaluation, pay equity compliance, off-cycle salary decisions, and salary range management, while driving operational excellence and aligning compensation practices with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:
Job Evaluation & Classification

• Lead job evaluation (JE) processes, including managing job architecture, title guidelines, and maintaining the master job database.
• Review and calibrate JE results, ensuring consistency and process adherence.
• Educate and coach team members on JE frameworks and updates.
• Address JE-related inquiries and escalations, resolving with HR where appropriate.
• Lead JE process improvements and maintain quarterly JE dashboards.

Pay Equity Compliance

• Administer pay equity programs and maintain compliance with applicable legislation.
• Manage operational planning, data validation, payment calculations, and budget tracking.
• Liaise with consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data sharing.
• Monitor industry updates and conduct compliance audits.

Off-Cycle Salary Management

• Process off-cycle compensation requests in line with service-level agreements.
• Provide recommendations and secure approvals before engaging HR partners.
• Maintain internal equity and build collaborative partnerships with HR.

Global Salary Range Management

• Develop and update salary ranges for Canada, US, corporate, IT, and Sales roles.
• Reconcile benchmarking data and maintain templates, files, and system accuracy.
• Post and communicate approved salary ranges and ensure proper system uploads.

Year-End Compensation Cycle

• Support the execution of year-end activities such as bonus eligibility calculations, compensation statements, quota reports, and communication materials.

LTIP Program Administration

• Assist with the administration of the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), maintaining participant records, award acceptances, share tracking, and communications.

Knowledge Management & SOPs

• Lead the development and upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.

Special Projects

• Lead or support compensation-related projects that align with broader HR or organizational priorities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field (CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset)
• 5+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards
• Proven expertise in job evaluation methodologies and pay equity compliance
• Strong analytical skills and experience with compensation data, tools, and systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Excel, compensation modeling)
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Experience working with consultants and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of Canadian compensation legislation; US/global experience is an asset

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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