Senior Compensation Analyst

Lightspeed; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to develop and manage compensation programs that align with their global pay philosophy. The role requires strong analytical skills and a minimum of 3 years of global compensation experience. You will work in a flexible hybrid environment with a range of benefits including unlimited paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment

Career opportunities

Lightspeed RSU program

Unlimited paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness benefits

Paid leave for new parents

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of global Compensation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft/Google Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Compensation support for assigned segments of the organization.
• Develop and administer compensation programs.
• Ensure pay equity within the assigned organization.

Skills

Global Compensation experience

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Discretion in handling sensitive information

Quantitative reasoning skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of job design and market pricing

Education

BS / BA degree

Tools

Workday HCM

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋

We\'re looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst. As a Senior Compensation Analyst, you will plan, develop, implement, administer and maintain compensation programs that support the company’s global pay philosophy, objectives, competitive position and local practices.

You will ensure the global application of competitive pay practices, evaluates programs, trends and / or new technologies and recommends changes and improvements. You will also formulate recommendations regarding the development of base pay structures through job design and evaluation. You work under minimal supervision and provide solutions to problems of moderate to high complexity.

Responsibilities

• Provides Compensation support for the assigned segment(s) of the organization
• Performs the full scope of activities associated with the development and administration of competitive and legally compliant compensation programs
• Consults with and advises business partners and respective managers on compensation policy interpretation, new hire offers, promotions, market analyses, job description / evaluation and other compensation projects and initiatives
• Advises / supports the assigned organization on base pay, short-term incentive, and long-term incentive administration
• Ensures internal and external pay equity within the assigned organization
• Collaborates on design and review of special compensation programs and / or incentive plans
• Assists with compensation trend analysis; provides point-in-time status reports and completes ad hoc reporting requests
• Audits jobs / pay levels to identify and resolve issues arising from reorganizations, contractual changes, acquisitions, etc.
• Develops recommendations for improvements to compensation processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and philosophy
• Assists with grade range construction based on internal data and external market considerations.
• Produces reports and analyzes compensation data to support client deliverables such as, merit budget, salary structure management and incentive plan pools and audits.
• Prepare our global annual compensation review cycle including budget calculations, training materials, advanced comp configurations and testing, review cycles and others.

What you need to bring

• 3 or more years of global Compensation experience required
• Requires strong knowledge and demonstration of intermediate to advanced Excel skills and mastery of Microsoft and / or Google Suite
• Discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Strong quantitative reasoning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization
• Broad background in general compensation including job design, market pricing, general compensation methods and practices and surveys

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• BS / BA degree
• Experience in Workday HCM and Advanced Compensation Module
• Compensation experience in the technology industry
• CCP Preferred

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What’s in it for you?

Benefits and Perks

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days / week in office);
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
• … and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry :
• Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Flexible working policy
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered
• Paid leave assistance for new parents
• Linkedin learning
• Volunteer day