Senior Compensation Analyst

Parliament of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Ottawa seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to develop and oversee competitive compensation strategies. This role involves conducting salary surveys, administering policies, and ensuring legal compliance. The ideal candidate holds a degree in human resources or business and has experience in compensation analysis and framework development. Join a dynamic team focused on employee engagement and retention with a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance / 35-hour workweek

4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting salary surveys and benchmarking analysis using market data sources.
• Experience in planning and developing compensation frameworks and practices.
• Experience in preparing written materials for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer fair compensation policies and programs.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of compensation data.
• Oversee compensation surveys to monitor market trends.

Skills

Conducting salary surveys

Benchmarking analysis

Compensation framework development

Preparing materials for management

Researching compensation laws

Communicating effectively

Education

Post-secondary degree in business administration, human resources, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The House of Commons Human Resources Services is currently looking to staff the Senior Compensation Analyst position.

The Senior Compensation Analyst offers expert guidance in developing and implementing the compensation framework. This role includes designing, recommending, implementing, administering, and overseeing the organization’s compensation strategy, programs, policies, and related initiatives to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and legal compliance. The position plays a key role in maintaining competitive compensation and benefits aligned with strategic organizational goals.

Responsibilities include the development, implementation, and administration of fair compensation policies and programs, considering organizational objectives, individual contributions, collective bargaining trends, and compliance requirements. This role also involves providing consulting services on fair and competitive compensation practices, conducting in-depth analyses of compensation data to inform program changes, and ensuring compliance and support for collective bargaining decisions. Additionally, the position oversees compensation surveys to monitor market trends and benchmarks, recommends changes aligned with organizational strategy, leads organization-wide communication and training initiatives on compensation policies and practices, and collaborates with finance teams to obtain accurate forecasts and budgets for new compensation programs.

Top Reasons to Join the Corporate Compensation Team :

This is a unique opportunity to shape and influence the House of Commons’ compensation framework. Join a dynamic team where collaboration with dedicated experts across various departments fosters an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Our commitment to work-life balance means you'll have the flexibility to excel both professionally and personally. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are passionate about making a tangible impact on employee engagement and retention, this job is for you. Embrace this chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to its employees.

• Training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance / 35-hour workweek
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

Qualifications

Education :

Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field OR a combination of education and experience.

Experiences :

Experience in conducting salary surveys and benchmarking analysis using market data sources;

Experience in planning and developing compensation frameworks, practices, and / or incentive plans;

Experience in preparing written materials for senior management, including briefings, organization-wide communications, and speaking notes;

Experience in researching compensation laws, policies, terms and conditions of employment, collective agreements, and relevant market information to provide recommendations to senior management.

Asset :

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.