Total Rewards Analyst

Bora Pharmaceuticals; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 81,240 - 101,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Mississauga seeks a Total Rewards Analyst to manage compensation analyses and benefits administration across North America. This role requires a minimum of 4 years experience in compensation, expertise in benchmarking tools like Radford and Mercer, and a strong understanding of job evaluation and salary structure design. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting employee wellbeing and flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of compensation experience supporting U.S. and Canadian markets.
• Advanced proficiency with compensation benchmarking tools required.
• Experience in M&A due diligence is a key differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced compensation analyses for U.S. and Canadian roles.
• Own components of the annual compensation cycle.
• Advise HRBPs on salary decisions and internal equity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Quantitative modeling

Stakeholder influence

Compensation benchmarking

Mandarin language capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Workday

Radford

Mercer

Job description

Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products.

From our world‑class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much‑needed therapeutics to patients worldwide.

At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain.

• A modern and state‑of‑the‑art facility
• An on‑site cafeteria with dedicated chefs
• On‑site gym and basketball court

Click here for a video tour of our Mississauga facility: https://lnkd.in/evhPktDN

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Total Rewards Analyst

Department: Human Resources

Position Reporting To: Global Head of Total Rewards

Direct Reports: None

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Position Status: This job posting reflects a newly budgeted position within the organization. The role has been approved and is intended to be filled as part of our current workforce planning. This is a new position and does not represent a backfill for an existing vacancy.

General Description

The Total Rewards Analyst is responsible for advanced analysis, administration, and development of Total Rewards programs across the United States and Canada. Approximately 80% of the role focuses on compensation (market analysis, job evaluation, salary structure design, compensation cycle leadership, and cross‑border competitiveness), with the remaining 20% supporting North American benefits, particularly Canadian benefits analytics, compliance, and vendor coordination.

The incumbent acts as a subject matter expert for North American compensation and supports broader Total Rewards strategy, including global projects, global job architecture, and M&A due diligence and integration. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Finance, and colleagues across the Global Total Rewards function. The role reports directly to the Global Head of Total Rewards, based in the US.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced compensation analyses for U.S. and Canadian roles, including market pricing, job evaluation, salary range design, and competitive benchmarking.
• Own key components of the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, adjustments, modeling, audit validation, reporting).
• Advise HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on salary decisions, job leveling, internal equity, and total compensation offers for North America, including sign‑on bonuses and other special incentives.
• Maintain and enhance compensation frameworks, salary structures, benchmarking mappings, and governance documentation across North America.
• Conduct specialized analyses on pay competitiveness, compression, pay equity, and market trends.
• Support modeling and analysis for North American incentive programs (including sales incentives), equity planning, and compensation‑related operational improvements.
• Coordinate with TR colleagues globally in the ongoing revision, administration, and communication of the global long‑term incentives; be accountable for representing North American market competitive practice and regulatory issues to the global team.
• Deliver ad‑hoc analysis as required by the business.

Advanced Market Analysis & Job Evaluation

• Conduct complex market pricing using Radford, Mercer, and other surveys; maintain accurate benchmark mapping across jurisdictions.
• Lead job evaluation and grade placement using Bora’s Global Job Architecture; guide HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on leveling and calibration.
• Develop and present detailed analyses comparing market competitiveness across Canada and the United States. Coordinate the analysis with other countries.

North America Benefits Support (Secondary Focus — 20%)

• Provide robust analytical support for North American benefits programs, with strong emphasis on Canadian benefits cost modeling, renewals analysis, and benchmarking.
• Partner with Canadian benefits and HR teams on provincial compliance, vendor reporting, eligibility audits, and plan documentation.
• Support U.S. benefits analytics, data validation, and benefits reporting as needed.
• Assist in developing Total Rewards communication materials and employee education resources.
• Ensure awareness of compliance requirements under relevant federal and provincial legislation.

Global Total Rewards & M&A Support

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting global Total Rewards initiatives, including job architecture evolution, global compensation frameworks, and Total Reward harmonization.
• Support M&A due diligence (data analysis, modeling of acquired pay structures, benefits comparisons, equity implications) and post‑acquisition integration activities.
• Partner with Global Total Reward, HRIS, and Finance teams on cross‑border compensation and benefits initiatives.

Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Use Workday and analytical tools to generate sophisticated reports, dashboards, and models.
• Support testing, configuration updates, and process improvements related to Total Rewards systems and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Total Reward processes, templates, modeling tools, and documentation to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.

Experience

• 4–6+ years of compensation experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian markets.
• Advanced proficiency with compensation benchmarking tools (Radford, Mercer) required.
• Workday (Advanced Compensation and reporting) required.
• Experience in M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration is considered a key differentiator.
• Advanced Excel and quantitative modeling skills (scenario modeling, forecasting, analysis).
• Deep understanding of compensation theory, job evaluation, market pricing, and salary structure design and administration.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment and compensation‑related standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Any level of Mandarin language capability will be considered a plus.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CCP, CHRP/CHRL, CEBS, or progress toward certification.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid

Compensation

$81,240 - $101,550

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and internal equity. Bora Pharmaceuticals offers a competitive total rewards and benefits package for permanent, full‑time positions designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources.

Our Values

At Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions‑first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone. These values drive innovation, strengthen our teams, and ensure that we provide the best services to our employees and clients.

Additional Information

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology‑assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

Bora is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Bora is also committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address. All applications must be submitted through the online application process linked to this posting.