HR Analyst, Total Rewards

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region is seeking a temporary HR Analyst, Total Rewards to provide research, cost modelling and benchmarking for compensation, benefits and pension programs. You will lead surveys, data submissions and support informed decisions.

Immediate start for a 20‑month assignment. Requires a university degree and 3+ years of total rewards experience, with strong Excel and HRMS knowledge. Hybrid work from Newmarket, with salary range CAD 89,834–101,994.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a University Degree or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related total rewards experience including salary administration, salary surveys, HR analytics and/or salary analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to identify problems, interpret data and develop recommendations.
• Knowledge of HRMS and total rewards practices.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and provides quantitative and qualitative analysis on total rewards programs and market data; benchmarks and substantiates recommendations.
• Supports total rewards framework, processes, configuration, and program setup in HRMS and related implementations.
• Verifies and processes Collective Agreement step progression.
• Develops reports and applies analytics to enhance the effectiveness of total rewards processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

HRMS

Salary surveys

Pay data analysis

Education

University degree

Tools

HRMS systems

Job description

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Job Title

HR Analyst, Total Rewards

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

20 months

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Annually

Salary Grade

$89,834.00 - $101,994.00

Department

York Region -> Office of the CAO -> People Equity and Culture

Location

Human Resources - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.

Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is responsible for providing research, technical and analytical expertise to support the development/enhancement of total rewards programs (including compensation, benefits, and pension), completing cost modelling, analysis, preparing reports, and presentations; including recommendations to support decision making. Leads all aspects of the total rewards survey participation process including understanding survey methodology, job matching, data gathering, data validation, benchmarking, and preparation of data submission files.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Conducts research and provides quantitative and qualitative analysis on total rewards programs and policies including in-depth analysis of market data; identifies market benchmarks, trends, ensures quality of benchmark matching, and assesses impact on policies and programs; conducts research and completes surveys as needed; makes recommendations based on analysis and costing implications.
• Supports total rewards framework, processes, configuration, and program set up in HRMS, and related implementation.
• Responsible for verification and processing of Collective Agreement step progression.
• Develops comprehensive reports and applies analytics and reporting to programs to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, improvement and standardization of total rewards processes and tools and to support the introduction of new programs or revisions to existing programs
• Prepares, reviews and submits compensation and benefits surveys within timelines and ensures accuracy and completeness of data.
• Provides salary data and prepares costing scenarios in support of union negotiations and non-union salary administration.
• Assists in the review and maintenance of pay equity plans for the Region.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with total rewards contacts and other public sector organizations including comparator municipalities for the purpose of maintaining open lines of communication regarding competitive total rewards programs.
• Supports total rewards framework, processes, configuration, program set up in HRMS, and related projects.
• Audits data related to total rewards programs to ensure accuracy and data integrity in databases and corrects discrepancies where required.
• Conducts data analysis and reconciliation related to PEC reports vs. other system reports (i.e. finance, payroll, benefits providers, OMERS, etc.) and develops maintenance processes to ensure records accuracy.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline or automate processes to continuously improve service delivery.
• Develops effective and efficient tracking tools to track critical data and information not maintained in HRMS.
• Supports testing of updated or new program/data implementation in Total Rewards related systems.
• Provides back up support to monitor Total Rewards’ electronic mailboxes.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related total rewards (compensation and/or benefits and pension) experience, preferably with a multi-union or public sector employer, including experience with salary administration, conducting salary surveys, HR analytics, and/or salary analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to identify problems, interpret data and develop recommendations for a wide range of services and initiatives.
• Demonstrated mathematical and numeric ability to compute data accurately; ability to analyze trends and data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with HRMS systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resource functions and processes, collective agreement interpretation, and Total Rewards (compensation, pension/benefits) related practices
• Strong problem-solving skills along with an ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, explain issues and terminology, analyze issues and make timely decisions in accordance with the needs of the business.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to demonstrate the Region’ s core competencies.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS office software applications with advanced skills in Excel.
• Knowledge of contemporary HR practices including Pay Equity, employment legislation, best practices, organizational design and HR planning.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

8:30 - 16:30

Operational Hours

8:30 - 4:30

Close Date

October 12, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

Non Union Staff

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.