Senior Consultant, Compensation

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Montreal, Canada seeks a senior compensation consultant to provide strategic compensation advice and to lead analytical projects. The role focuses on policy development, market trend monitoring, and delivering integrated compensation solutions.

The successful candidate will partner with HR, legal, and business units, lead national projects, and drive tools and training to support change management within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, actuarial science or relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in analysis and/or consulting in compensation or human resources.
• Excel proficiency required.
• Knowledge of Workday is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking, business acumen and influence abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple files and stay results oriented.
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Strong complex problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism with high discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and support on compensation and compensation-related policies.
• Propose integrated solutions to complex compensation issues.
• Identify value-generating opportunities and practices requiring adjustment or improvement.
• Partner with supported groups and participate in meetings as a compensation expert.
• Lead or participate in corporate and national projects involving senior management.
• Review or develop tools, policies and programs and oversee their deployment.
• Create communication and training materials and support change management.
• Conduct total compensation impact analyses with HR, legal services and other business units.
• Contribute to skills development within the team and HR community.
• Monitor evolving market trends and compensation practices.
• Lead training or information sessions.
• Participate in regular compensation team operations, including audits and surveys.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Influence

Attention to detail

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Provide strategic advice and support on compensation and compensation-related policies
• Propose integrated solutions to complex compensation issues
• Identify value-generating opportunities and practices requiring adjustment or improvement
• Partner with supported groups and participate in meetings and projects as a compensation expert
• Lead or participate in corporate and national projects involving senior management
• Review or develop tools, policies and programs and oversee their deployment
• Create communication and training materials and support change management
• Conduct total compensation impact analyses with HR, legal services and other business units
• Contribute to skills development within the team and HR community
• Monitor evolving market trends and compensation practices
• Lead training or information sessions
• Participate in regular compensation team operations, including annual audits and compensation and employment conditions surveys

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, actuarial science or relevant field
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in analysis and/or consulting in compensation or human resources
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (required)
• Knowledge of Workday (asset)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking, business acumen and strong ability to influence
• Pragmatism, ability to manage multiple files at once, and results orientation
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Strong complex problem-solving skills
• Professionalism and a high level of discretion
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism (English/French) is required
• For candidates located in Ontario, bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• No Canadian work experience required
• Candidates must maintain work eligibility in Canada throughout employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compensation analysis and consulting, with a strong focus on strategic advice, policy development, and market trend monitoring. Proficient in creating communication materials and leading training sessions to enhance team skills and support change management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compensation Analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Workday
• Bilingualism (English/French)
• Critical Thinking

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compensation Policies
• Total Compensation Impact Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Policy Development

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Results Orientation
• Ability to Influence

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources
• Compensation Consulting
• Change Management
• Market Trends
• Skills Development

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Workday