Compensation specialist Jobs in Toronto, ON

Are you a data-savvy HR professional looking to elevate your career within global total rewards? We are seeking a dynamic, self-starting Senior Compensation Analyst for an impactful 18-month contract.

In this role, you won't just crunch numbers—you will act as an in-house compensation consultant. Supporting two major corporate portfolios (Business Banking and the Chief Operations Office), you will deliver high-quality analytics, market intelligence, and creative design solutions that directly influence compensation policies and incentive plans. If you are an Excel super-user who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and loves finding ways to do work better, this role is for you.

Position Type: Contract (18 Months)
Location: Toronto, ON
Work Style: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 flexible work-from-home day)
Compensation: Up to $44.35 / hour (Based on experience)

Advantages
Skill Amplification: Gain hands-on experience in end-to-end compensation plan design, executive advisory, and incentive approvals.
Robust Training: Join a tight-knit, supportive team of 2–3 members dedicated to providing thorough training and onboarding.
Career Growth: High visibility across major business lines with the possibility of contract extension or permanent conversion based on performance and budget.
Prime Location: Work in a beautiful, vibrant downtown Toronto office tower with great transit access and amenities.

Responsibilities
Market Intelligence & Analytics: Lead all aspects of the market intelligence cycle, including research, end-to-end employee role matching, data validation, and trend monitoring.
Compensation Modeling: Build, maintain, and optimize detailed compensation models and equity valuations to support cyclical reviews and ad-hoc projects.
Strategic Recommendations: Interpret large datasets to deliver clear, data-driven compensation recommendations and presentations to business leaders.
Plan Design & Implementation: Assist in the development, evaluation, and rollout of tailored compensation solutions, policies, and incentive structures.
Process Improvement: Bring a creative lens to the function by finding efficiencies, automating workflows, and enhancing how data is managed.

Qualifications
Must-Have Hard Skills & Experience
3+ years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Finance, or an analytical corporate function.
Excel Super-User: Advanced mastery of Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, pivoting, and macro troubleshooting) is essential.
Market Intelligence Expertise: Proven experience navigating market intelligence cycles and a strong understanding of market compensation data.
Compensation Foundations: Direct experience supporting compensation analysis, evaluations, or recommendations.

Soft Skills
Impeccable Attention to Detail: A strong focus on accuracy, ensuring data integrity across all models and deliverables.
Persuasive Communication: The ability to translate complex data into a compelling story and clear recommendations for stakeholders.
Accountability & Agility: A proactive self-starter who manages deadlines independently and learns new concepts quickly.
Education & Certifications
Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
Nice-to-Have: HRPA alignment (CHRP/CHRL) or working towards a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.

Summary
If you are interested in the compensation Analyst position please apply online today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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