Compensation Specialist

Brock University; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Vacation 3 weeks per year

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Brock Tuition Waiver Program

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a Compensation Specialist to support compensation programs for union and non-union staff. You will prepare salary recommendations, conduct audits, maintain compensation data, and coordinate job evaluations across committees.

The role requires handling confidential information, collaborating with P&C teams, and ensuring adherence to policies and collective agreements. Hybrid work arrangements and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting compensation or other data-intensive HR programs, including compensation analysis, salary administration, reporting and data validation.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, regulations, and collective agreements related to compensation and employment standards.
• Ability to analyze compensation information and prepare salary recommendations using established criteria.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, including ability to validate data and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to review job documentation, write and edit job descriptions, and prepare preliminary information and analysis to support job evaluations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for preparing letters, meeting notes, and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized records.
• Ability to promote and embody inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and experience with database management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with P&C teams, JEC Committees and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Administer the compensation email and Workday inbox, identifying priority items, responding to inquiries and triaging items to the appropriate team member that require further attention;
• Administer assigned compensation programs and processes, applying established policies, salary structures and collective agreement provisions;
• Prepare salary recommendations for new hires, promotions and other ad hoc compensation changes by analyzing relevant experience, internal equity, salary structures and applicable collective agreement provisions;
• Support compensation-related projects through research, data preparation, testing, documentation and implementation activities;
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc compensation reports and analysis to support program administration, decision-making and institutional requirements;
• Conduct compensation audits and data validation to identify errors, inconsistencies and potential non-compliance with established salary structures, policies and collective agreements;
• Investigate and resolve compensation discrepancies within established parameters, coordinate required corrections and elevate matters as needed;
• Maintain accurate compensation data, job profiles, salary structures and related records in applicable systems;
• Maintain tracking systems and process documentation to support consistency, continuity and audit readiness;
• Coordinate job evaluation requests, review submissions for completeness and obtain required information from managers and partners;
• Maintain comprehensive records and tracking systems for job evaluations and job descriptions, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and efficiency;
• Prepare job information, organizational comparisons, committee materials and preliminary analysis to support evaluations;
• Coordinate job evaluation committee schedules, agendas, materials, documentation and outcome tracking, communicating process requirements, timelines and status updates to relevant parties;
• Prepare salary recommendations and correspondence for reclassifications based on evaluation results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Inclusion

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree (relevant subject)

Tools

Excel

Workday

Database management

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Senior Compensation Specialist, the Compensation Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration and implementation of compensation programs and processes for union and non-union employees. The role prepares salary recommendations, processes and validates compensation changes, conducts audits and reporting, maintains compensation data and supports annual salary implementations and related projects. The Compensation Specialist coordinates the administration of job evaluations for both new and existing positions and is responsible for storing and updating all tracking systems related to job description evaluations and reviews. The incumbent supports activities related to both union and non-union Job Evaluation Committee (JEC) for occupied re-evaluations and appeals, arranging meetings, communicating with members, preparing materials and participating in discussions to reach consensus. The incumbent supports the Compensation team with various tasks, including reporting, analysis, auditing, salary changes, system projects, and the administration of the annual recognition awards program.

The Compensation Specialist will:

• Administer the compensation email and Workday inbox, identifying priority items, responding to inquiries and triaging items to the appropriate team member that require further attention;
• Administer assigned compensation programs and processes, applying established policies, salary structures and collective agreement provisions;
• Prepare salary recommendations for new hires, promotions and other ad hoc compensation changes by analyzing relevant experience, internal equity, salary structures and applicable collective agreement provisions;
• Support compensation-related projects through research, data preparation, testing, documentation and implementation activities;
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc compensation reports and analysis to support program administration, decision-making and institutional requirements;
• Conduct compensation audits and data validation to identify errors, inconsistencies and potential non-compliance with established salary structures, policies and collective agreements;
• Investigate and resolve compensation discrepancies within established parameters, coordinate required corrections and elevate matters as needed;
• Maintain accurate compensation data, job profiles, salary structures and related records in applicable systems;
• Maintain tracking systems and process documentation to support consistency, continuity and audit readiness;
• Coordinate job evaluation requests, review submissions for completeness and obtain required information from managers and partners;
• Maintain comprehensive records and tracking systems for job evaluations and job descriptions, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and efficiency;
• Prepare job information, organizational comparisons, committee materials and preliminary analysis to support evaluations;
• Coordinate job evaluation committee schedules, agendas, materials, documentation and outcome tracking, communicating process requirements, timelines and status updates to relevant parties;
• Prepare salary recommendations and correspondence for reclassifications based on evaluation results.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience supporting compensation or other data-intensive human resources programs, including compensation analysis, salary administration, reporting and data validation;
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, regulations, and collective agreements related to compensation and employment standards;
• Ability to analyze compensation information and prepare salary recommendations using established criteria;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, including ability to validate data and identify discrepancies;
• Ability to review job documentation, write and edit job descriptions, and prepare preliminary information and analysis to support job evaluations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication for preparing letters, meeting notes, and correspondence;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized records;
• Ability to distinguish routine matters from issues requiring interpretation or escalation;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and experience with database management;
• Ability to work collaboratively with P&C teams, JEC Committees and other departments; and
• Ability to promote and embody inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Experience supporting job evaluation processes in a unionized environment is considered an asset;
• Certified or coursework in compensation management or Human Resources;
• Experience with the Hay Method of job evaluation; and
• Experience with Workday.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade K, Salary Scale ($62,115-99,384);
• Target Hiring Range: $62,115 - 68,289*
• This is a permanent position that includes:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.
• Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.