Total Rewards Analyst

Richardson Wealth; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Wealth is seeking a Total Rewards Analyst to support compensation, benefits, and workforce data programs. The role focuses on administering salary reviews, developing analytical tools and dashboards, and partnering with HRIS to improve processes.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years in HR/Total Rewards, strong Excel skills, and a results-driven mindset. The company offers a competitive rewards package and opportunities for growth within a growth-focused team in Canada.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in HR, Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, HRIS, or related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and macros/VBA.
• Experience with large datasets and data validation/reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of annual salary review and incentive cycles.
• Maintain and enhance compensation planning tools and dashboards.
• Conduct market benchmarking, salary positioning, and cost modelling.
• Ensure integrity of HRIS, compensation, and benefits data.
• Generate reports and insights for HR leaders and stakeholders.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

About Us

As a leading Canadian wealth management organization, Richardson Wealth offers the personal touch of a boutique firm while delivering big results. With offices across the country, we are home to some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We’ve embarked on an exciting growth phase – a multi-year transformational journey to enhance our entrepreneurial, high-performing, advisor-centric culture.

Position Overview

The Total Rewards Analyst is responsible for supporting the administration, analysis, and delivery of compensation, incentive, benefits, and workforce data programs. This role plays a key part in the execution of annual compensation review and incentive compensation cycles through the maintenance, enhancement, and development of analytical tools, models, and reporting solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical and analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skills and an interest in leveraging data and technology to improve business processes. Working closely with the Leader, Total Rewards and Payroll, the Analyst will support compensation analysis, HRIS administration, reporting, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Total Rewards function.

This is an existing vacancy.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the administration of annual salary review and incentive compensation cycles.
• Maintain, enhance, and develop compensation planning tools, Excel-based macro solutions, and analytical resources used during compensation review processes.
• Conduct compensation analysis, including market benchmarking, salary positioning, pay equity reviews, and cost modelling.
• Maintain the integrity of HRIS, compensation, organizational, and benefits data through ongoing validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and insights to support decision-making by HR leaders and business stakeholders.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline Total Rewards processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support HRIS testing, audits, and system enhancements.
• Assist with benefits, retirement savings, and wellness program administration.
• Respond to employee inquiries and coordinate with vendors as required.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, compliance records, and audit materials.
• Assist with compliance reporting and special projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in HR, Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, HRIS, Finance or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and exposure to macros or VBA.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and perform complex data validation and reconciliation activities.
• Experience developing reports, models, dashboards, or process automation tools is considered a strong asset.
• Curiosity and aptitude for leveraging technology to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Canadian HR practices is an asset.
• Experience with Dayforce or other HRIS platforms is an asset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Education

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

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000.

The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, and the consideration of internal equity. Richardson offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a group RRSP matching plan and paid time off.

Why Apply

Our firm is only as good as the people who work here. Our employees are exceptional because they combine in-depth expertise with enthusiasm, and empathy. From our front office talent to our colleagues behind the scenes, we have one focus: to ensure our people thrive here more than anywhere else. Are you innovative, self-driven, and client-centric? If so, we’re ready to invest in you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richardson Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We are happy to meet your individual needs in keeping with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.