Senior Consultant, Compensation

Intact; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus Target up to 12%

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Intact is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to join our National Human Resources team and provide strategic compensation guidance. You will lead compensation-related projects, interact with senior management, and develop policies, tools and training materials.

We have two openings: one permanent and one 12-month contract/secondment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills, with bilingualism (English/French) highly valued for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, actuarial science or relevant field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in analysis or consulting in compensation or HR.
• Excel proficiency (required).
• Workday knowledge (asset).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and manage multiple files.

Responsibilities

• Provide compensation-related advisory and policy guidance aligned with business needs.
• Identify value-generating opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Partner with client groups and lead compensation projects at national scope.
• Develop tools, policies, and training materials for deployment.
• Conduct total compensation impact analyses with HR, legal, and business units.
• Stay current on market trends and compensation practices.
• Lead training sessions and participate in audits and surveys.

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary Range (but Not Limited To)

94,200 - 115,200

Annual Bonus

Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance)

12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to join our National Human Resources team. In this role, you will act as a resource person, providing strategic advice and support on compensation, and will lead compensation-related projects.

We have 2 positions to fill within the team: one permanent position and one 12-month contract/secondment.

What You’ll Do Here

• Provide advice on compensation (including compensation-related policies) and propose integrated solutions to complex issues, considering business needs, alignment with the organization’s values, and best practices.
• Detect value-generating opportunities and proactively identify practices requiring adjustment or improvement.
• Establish and maintain a partnership relationship with supported groups and actively participate in team meetings and projects for their client group as a compensation expert.
• Lead or participate in projects and initiatives of corporate or national scope, involving discussions and interactions with senior management.
• Lead or participate in the review or development of tools, policies and programs, and ensure their deployment, including the creation of communication and training materials and change management.
• Conduct total compensation impact analyses by working closely with members of the HR community, legal services or other business units.
• Contribute to skills development within the team and the HR community.
• Stay current on evolving market trends and compensation practices.
• Lead training or information sessions.
• Participate in the administration of the compensation team’s regular operations (annual audits, compensation and employment conditions surveys, etc.).

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, actuarial science or relevant field
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in analysis and/or in a consulting role in compensation or in 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 considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking clients and colleagues across the country
• For candidates located in Ontario, bilingualism (English/French) is an asset considering the need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.