Senior Compensation Analyst

Jobgether; Canada; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage (e

Paid time off

RRSP program eligibility

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst based in Canada to shape compensation strategies across Canada and the United States. You will advise senior leaders and HR stakeholders, leveraging advanced analytics and market intelligence to drive data-driven recommendations and governance across compensation programs.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compliant, effective, and scalable compensation solutions that support talent management

Qualifications

• Must have strong compensation domain expertise and analytical capability.
• Experience advising senior leaders on compensation decisions and programs.
• Canada/US compensation program experience in a large corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders and HR stakeholders on compensation matters across Canada/US.
• Lead job evaluation, salary structures, and incentive programs.
• Analyse market data and workforce trends to inform decisions.
• Design and govern compensation strategies and communications.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Stakeholder influence

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

CCP certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Salary benchmarking tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst based in Canada.

As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering compensation strategies across Canada and the United States. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR stakeholders, providing expert guidance on compensation decisions, organizational changes, and talent management initiatives. Through advanced analytics and market intelligence, you will develop data-driven recommendations that support business objectives and workforce planning. You will also lead strategic compensation programs, improve existing frameworks, and ensure consistent application of compensation practices. Working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders, you will help strengthen compensation governance and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to influence important people decisions within a large, complex, and dynamic corporate environment.

Accountabilities:

As a strategic compensation partner, you will provide expert guidance to business leaders and HR teams while overseeing key compensation programs and initiatives. You will translate business needs into effective reward solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously improve compensation processes and practices.

• Advise senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and stakeholders on complex compensation matters, including organizational changes, talent retention, promotions, and workforce planning.
• Provide recommendations on job evaluation, job leveling, organizational design, salary offers, pay adjustments, career paths, and incentive programs.
• Lead compensation initiatives related to business growth, restructuring, organizational transformation, and broader people strategies.
• Analyze compensation data, market benchmarks, and workforce trends to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Review and enhance compensation structures, job frameworks, incentive programs, and related practices for assigned business groups.
• Develop compensation communications, educational materials, tools, and guidance to promote understanding and consistent program implementation.
• Take ownership of designated compensation programs and processes, overseeing planning, analysis, governance, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and execution.
• Manage compensation projects from planning through delivery, establishing timelines, coordinating dependencies, monitoring progress, and resolving operational issues.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of North American compensation strategies, frameworks, governance, and operating practices.
• Collaborate with compensation colleagues to ensure consistency across programs and alignment with broader organizational objectives.
• Interpret and implement compensation policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including minimum wage, pay equity, pay transparency, and FLSA compliance.
• Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and external providers to ensure accurate and timely compensation processes.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines extensive compensation expertise with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to influence stakeholders at different organizational levels. You should be comfortable managing complex compensation projects, interpreting regulatory requirements, and balancing strategic program ownership with day-to-day business support.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of hands-on compensation experience supporting Canadian and U.S. compensation programs within a large corporate environment.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, broad-based compensation programs, and pay equity practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of compensation legislation and regulatory requirements in Canada and the United States.
• Experience supporting business stakeholders and leading compensation programs, processes, or projects.
• Professional compensation certification, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with compensation management and salary benchmarking tools is an asset.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical recommendations.
• Excellent consultation, communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency with HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Benefits:

• Annual salary ranging from $82,500 to $110,000 CAD.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with 80% employer coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Eligibility for an RRSP program.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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