Global Compensation Specialist

Equisoft; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day 1

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Telemedicine program

Employee assistance program

40-hour work week

Educational support (LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Equisoft, a global provider of digital solutions, seeks a Specialist in Global Compensation & Benefits in a hybrid role based in Québec City. You will drive the global compensation strategy, administer Workday compensation modules, and coordinate benefits renewal across jurisdictions.

Strong communication in French and English is essential. You will lead market research, develop programs with HR leadership, and mentor teams while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Administration, Industrial Relations, Actuarial Science, HR or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in global compensation.
• Fluent in French and English (oral and written).
• Experience with Workday Core HCM and Advanced Compensation modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present the global compensation strategy to executive leadership.
• Assess and implement enhancements to compensation programs and processes with HR teams.
• Stay updated on best practices to ensure competitive compensation offerings.
• Serve as the go-to expert for complex compensation questions.
• Conduct market research and data analysis for global compensation strategy.
• Manage the annual compensation planning cycle in Workday with accuracy and deadlines.
• Benchmark and design benefits plans to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Lead annual benefits renewal processes across jurisdictions by renewal deadlines.
• Create coaching and training materials for managers and HR teams.

Skills

French & English

Workday Core HCM

Workday Advanced Compensation

Excel with Pivot Tables

Analytical thinking

Executive presentation

Global compensation

Project management

Independence at work

Education

B.A. in Administration / Industrial Relations / Actuarial Science / HR or related training

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

HYBRID - Québec City, Canada

What is Equisoft?

Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts. With its business-driven approach, in‑depth industry knowledge, cutting‑edge technologies and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its customers meet the challenges of this era of digital transformation.

Why Choose Equisoft? With 950+ Employees, We Are a Stable Organization That Offers Career Advancement And Fosters a Stimulant Environment. If That’s Not Enough, Then Check Out These Other Perks Below

• Hiring Location: Canada (Montreal or Quebec City)
• You are working in a collaborative hybrid workspace
• Full‑time Permanent Role
• Benefits available day 1: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan, Telemedicine Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc.
• Number of hours per week: 40
• Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)

Role:

The Specialist - Global Compensation & Benefits reports to the Vice‑President of Human Resources and works closely with the Human Resources and management teams.

Your Day with Equisoft

• Develop and present the global compensation strategy, including proposals, results, and success metrics to executive leadership
• Assess, propose and implement strategic recommendations and enhancements to our compensation programs, policies and processes in collaboration with the HR team
• Stay updated on best practices to ensure competitive compensation offerings
• Serve as the go‑to expert for complex compensation questions across the organization
• Perform market research and statistical analysis to develop our Global Compensation strategy
• Administer the annual compensation planning cycle in Workday, including system configuration, data validation, manager training, processing compensation changes, preparing payroll data, and ensuring 100% accuracy of all calculations and approvals by established deadlines
• Recommend and benchmark benefits plans, including health, welfare, and retirement, to ensure competitiveness and compliance with local regulations
• Lead the annual benefits renewal process including RFP preparation, vendor management, plan design analysis, cost modeling, and implementation coordination across all jurisdictions by renewal deadlines
• Develop coaching and training materials related to their area of expertise for both managers and HR team

Requirements

• B.A. in Administration, Industrial Relations, Actuarial Science, Human Resources or other relevant training
• 10+ years’ experience in global compensation
• Excellent knowledge of French and English (oral and written)
• Demonstrated experience with Workday, specifically Core HCM (compensation) and Advanced Compensation modules (configuration, reporting, and administration)
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, data validation, and complex formulas for compensation modeling and forecasting
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ease in dealing with members of all levels of management in the organization and with external resources
• Experience presenting business cases and program results to senior leadership
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present it in clear, accessible terms adapted to diverse audiences, from employees to executive leadership
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex compensation issues independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines for compensation cycles, benefits renewals, and reporting requirements
• Be trustworthy and act with integrity
• Work independently with minimal supervision once trained on processes

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Spanish
• CPHR Member
• Experience in information technology industry
• Experience with international companies

Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexal orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.