Senior Compensation Analyst (12-Month Contract)

We’re hiring on behalf of a global insurance organization that is looking for a Senior Compensation Analyst for a 12-month contract. In this role, you’ll help steer the direction of the company’s compensation programs by combining solid financial modelling, careful analysis and sharp business judgment.

What You’ll Do

Compensation & Incentives Analysis

• Drive detailed market research, track how competitive current compensation programs are and give HR and business leaders practical insights and recommendations.
• Shape, assess, and continually refine compensation and incentive programs so they remain competitive, effective, relevant to local markets and in step with company objectives.
• Create and maintain dependable financial and compensation models that measure cost impacts, compare scenarios, gauge program performance and flag implementation factors.
• Blend data analysis with an understanding of the business to produce realistic, well-supported recommendations especially when information is partial or still changing.
• Carry out pay equity reviews and ongoing upkeep making sure the organization meets pay transparency legislation across Canada
• Contribute to market and custom survey submissions to keep pace with industry trends and guide compensation strategy.
• Perform job evaluations across a range of levels and complexity to support fair, consistent pay decisions.
• Help carry out compensation plans and programs, covering pay policy, salary structures, salary planning, incentive plans and recognition programs.
• Partner with HR leadership to build customized solutions that fit client group needs and advance wider business goals.
• Assist with special studies on wellness best practices, emerging trends and the future of total rewards.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Working toward or holding the CCP designation is an asset.
• At least 3-5 years in total rewards, with well-rounded expertise in compensation program design, incentive design, compensation practices, and compensation theory.
• Strong financial modelling skills, including assessing cost impacts, building scenarios, interpreting outcomes and turning analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to read market, financial, and business data and convert findings into clear recommendations.
• A proven record of navigating ambiguity, breaking down complex problems, and forming sound recommendations when information is incomplete or shifting.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to juggle several priorities at once.
• Comfort working both independently and within a team contributing to a dynamic and inclusive environment.
• An appreciation for handling information with accuracy, security and confidentiality.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and the wider Microsoft Office suite including hands-on experience building Excel models, scenario analyses and visual data displays.

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