Strategic Compensation & Benefits Lead

Public Health Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario seeks a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to lead the annual compensation cycle, administer salary structures, and support pay equity and benefits programs. You will collaborate with HR partners and leaders to ensure compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies.

The role involves market research, cost analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement, using HRIS data to drive evidence-based decisions and provide practical guidance on

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, human resources or related field; accredited HR program; at least seven years in a unionized environment.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or in progress; CHRP designation preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of compensation and benefits program design and administration, job evaluation, salary structures, market analysis, pay equity and collective agreement application.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, wage adjustments, and related implementation activities.
• Administer salary structures and compensation programs per legislation, collective agreements, policies and practices.
• Provide data-driven advice on compensation and benefits; analyze complex issues and support decision-making.
• Monitor and support benefit programs, including enrolment, remittances, eligibility issues and appeals.
• Prepare compensation and benefits reports, costing analyses and scenario planning for leadership.

Job description

Public Health Ontario seeks a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to lead the annual compensation cycle, administer salary structures, and support pay equity and benefits programs. You will collaborate with HR partners and leaders to ensure compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies.

The role involves market research, cost analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement, using HRIS data to drive evidence-based decisions and provide practical guidance on