Lead Compensation Analyst – Canada (Burlington, ON)

Wolseley Inc; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Benefits from day 1

RRSP + Pension with employer matching

Job summary

Wolseley Canada is seeking a Lead Compensation Analyst – Canada to serve as the compensation subject-matter expert for the Canadian business. This senior individual contributor role reports to the VP, Human Resources and covers national programs, including base pay, incentive programs, salary structures, and pay equity.

You will partner with HR Business Partners, Finance and Payroll, and play a key role in Workday migration, data cleanup, and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Strong experience with salary structures, market benchmarking, job evaluation and annual compensation cycles.
• Multi-province Canadian compensation experience.
• Working knowledge of Canadian pay equity and pay transparency requirements.
• Advanced Workday Compensation and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compensation workstream for the migration of Wolseley Canada’s Workday tenant into the Ferguson US tenant, including mapping structures, grades, ranges and plan configurations.
• Build and maintain Canadian salary ranges, grades and market differentials; manage survey participation and conduct market pricing for new and existing roles.
• Evaluate roles, maintain job families and levels; support organizational changes and acquisition integration.
• Execute the annual merit, salary review and incentive planning cycle from guidelines and tools through implementation and reconciliation.
• Model and govern short-term incentive plans and act as compensation liaison to Finance on sales compensation.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on offers, promotions, market adjustments, job evaluations and compensation exceptions.
• Lead pay equity reviews and monitor pay transparency obligations across Canadian jurisdictions.
• Build dashboards and analyses on compa-ratio, range penetration, pay movement and internal equity to support leadership decisions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Independent work style

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field

CCP designation or progress toward CCP

CHRP/CHRL asset

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Excel

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career.

Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be? Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard. Join the Pros!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for the “Core” package starting day 1
• Competitive retirement savings program including RRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25%
• Day 1 Paid vacation, sick time, and paid birthday off
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
• Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products
• Education reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities
• Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives

The Opportunity

Wolseley Canada is looking for a Lead Compensation Analyst – Canada to serve as the primary compensation subject matter expert for the Canadian business. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this is a senior individual contributor role responsible for compensation programs nationally, including base pay, incentive programs, salary structures, job evaluation, market benchmarking, annual compensation planning, pay equity and compensation analytics. You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Payroll and business leaders, as well as Ferguson’s Compensation Centre of Excellence. This role requires someone who is hands‑on, highly independent and comfortable making decisions with limited direction. A key initial priority will be supporting the Workday tenant migration, including compensation data cleanup, mapping, validation, testing and reconciliation.

What you will do:

• Lead the compensation workstream for the migration of Wolseley Canada's Workday tenant into the Ferguson US tenant, including mapping structures, grades, ranges and plan configurations, data validation, testing and cutover.
• Build and maintain Canadian salary ranges, grades and market differentials, manage survey participation and conduct market pricing for new and existing roles.
• Evaluate roles, maintain job families and levels, and support organizational changes and acquisition integration.
• Execute the annual merit, salary review and incentive planning cycle, from guidelines and tools through implementation and reconciliation.
• Model and govern short-term incentive plans and act as the compensation liaison to Finance on sales compensation.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on offers, promotions, market adjustments, job evaluations and compensation exceptions.
• Lead pay equity reviews and monitor pay transparency obligations across Canadian jurisdictions.
• Build dashboards and analyses on compa-ratio, range penetration, pay movement and internal equity to support leadership decisions.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Strong experience with salary structures, market benchmarking, job evaluation and annual compensation cycles.
• Multi-province Canadian compensation experience.
• Working knowledge of Canadian pay equity and pay transparency requirements.
• Advanced Workday Compensation and reporting experience.
• HRIS implementation or Workday tenant migration experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong compensation data analysis, reconciliation and data-cleanup experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage work from issue identification through resolution.
• CCP designation, or progress toward CCP, strongly preferred.
• CHRL/CPHR is an asset.
• Strong consulting, communication, and influencing skills, with the confidence and sound judgment to provide recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Distribution, industrial or retail experience is an asset.

Base Salary: $90,000 to $105,000 + 10% MIP Existing Position: Backfill #INDCORP

Our Commitment to You

Wolseley Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process with accommodation available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please note: Wolseley uses AI-assisted tools to support applicant screening. Where a salary range is posted, the total compensation range posted for this role represents the total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable. Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role. Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and contract length. Full-time permanent positions are eligible for the full benefits package. Fixed‑term contract positions may be eligible for health and dental benefits depending on the terms of the position. Short-term contract positions are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits. This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

Wolseley Canada is a market leader in the wholesale distribution of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, waterworks, fire protection, pipes, valves and fittings and industrial products. With its head office in Burlington, Ontario, the company has approximately 2,500 employees and more than 220 locations coast to coast. Wolseley’s team of sales and service specialists, an industry‑leading e‑business platform, Wolseley Express, and relationships with the best vendors and brands in the business, make Wolseley the professional’s choice across the country.

Wolseley Canada’s parent company, Ferguson Enterprises Inc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG), is the largest value‑added distributor serving the specialized professional in the residential and non‑residential North American construction market. Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has approximately 35,000 associates in nearly 1,800 locations.