Senior Analyst, Total Rewards

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a total rewards analyst to help manage and governance group benefit plans, conduct policy reviews, and perform cost modelling. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and market benchmarking to align rewards with business strategy.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in rewards/analytical roles, a quantitative degree, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills; French language proficiency is a plus in our diverse Canada-wide teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in total rewards programs, financial analysis, consulting, or related analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Business Analytics, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modelling, forecasting, pricing analysis and interpretation of large datasets.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, project management, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused, collaborative approach.
• French language proficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; Power BI is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and governance of group benefit plans, including policy reviews, plan design analysis and cost modelling.
• Assist with benchmarking of existing employee total rewards programs against market practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements and develop related policies.
• Assist with annual benefits budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to inform health & wellness program strategy.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies, and collective agreements.
• Investigate and resolve complex benefits issues and provide program guidance.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including acquisitions, harmonization, and plan redesign.

Skills

Total rewards experience

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

French language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Business Analytics, Actuarial Science

Tools

Power BI

PowerPoint

Excel

Workday

SAP

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

• This role can be based out of our Bathurst & Lakeshore Toronto office or 1 Presidents Choice Circle Brampton location ***

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist with management and governance of group benefit plans, including policy reviews , plan design analysis and cost modelling
• Assist with the evaluation and benchmarking of existing employee total rewards programs against market practices
• Identify and implement process improvements and develop related policies
• Assist with annual benefits budgeting and forecasting
• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to inform health & wellness program strategy
• Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies, and collective agreements
• Investigate and resolve complex benefits issues and provide program guidance
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, harmonization, and plan redesign

Other Key Responsibilities Include

• To be the primary contact for day to day program support
• Develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including internal business partners, other departments, service providers, vendors and consultants
• Draft and review plan member communication

Qualifications And Skills

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in total rewards programs, financial analysis, consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Business Analytics, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modelling, forecasting, pricing analysis and interpretation of large datasets
• Strong analytical, mathematical, project management, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused, collaborative approach
• French language proficiency
• Advanced proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel; including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query and financial models. Experience with Power BI is an asset.

The Following Would Be Considered Assets

• Experience working with unionized environments or collective agreements
• Knowledge of benefits legislation
• Experience with Workday, SAP or similar HCMS platform

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$60,000.00 - $82,500.00 / 60.000,00$ - 82.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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