Total Rewards Analyst

At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. Our purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life!

What Sienna Offers: We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive compensation and vacation package
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP with Company Match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing: The Total Rewards Analyst provides analytical and operational support for the administration and continuous improvement of Sienna's compensation and benefits programs. The role supports compensation initiatives, annual compensation reviews, job evaluation activities, market benchmarking, benefits administration, and reporting. Through data analysis, market research, and process support, the Analyst helps ensure total rewards programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards, the incumbent conducts compensation and benefits analyses, maintains data integrity, supports program administration, and provides insights to inform total rewards decisions.

Compensation Program Support

• Support the administration and maintenance of compensation programs, policies, and processes, including base pay, incentive programs, and other Sienna reward programs.
• Conduct compensation analyses and prepare reports to support pay decisions and program effectiveness reviews.
• Analyze compensation outcomes, including pay distribution, salary positioning, incentive payouts, and internal equity trends.
• Utilize HR systems, spreadsheets, and business intelligence tools to extract, validate, and analyze compensation data.
• Assist in the preparation of compensation-related communications, guidelines, and educational materials for managers and employees.
• Support audits and data validation activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity across compensation programs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of compensation administration tools and workflows.

Annual Compensation Review Process

• Support the planning, execution, and administration of annual compensation review activities, including merit increases, incentive payouts, and salary structure updates.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and reconciliation activities throughout the annual compensation cycle.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analyses to support compensation review discussions and decision-making.
• Assist in maintaining and testing compensation planning systems and technology platforms.
• Perform quality assurance reviews and audit checks to ensure compensation recommendations are accurate, complete, and aligned with established guidelines.
• Monitor timelines, track completion of key milestones, and support stakeholders throughout the compensation review process.

Job Evaluation Program

• Support the administration and maintenance of the organization's job evaluation and job architecture framework.
• Assist in the review and analysis of job descriptions to ensure appropriate classification, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Participate in job evaluation activities by gathering relevant job information, conducting preliminary assessments, and preparing documentation for review.
• Maintain job evaluation records, job catalogues, grading structures, and related documentation.
• Conduct analysis of internal job relationships and organizational structures to support equitable and consistent job evaluation outcomes.

Market Survey and Market Practice Research

• Participate in compensation and benefits surveys and ensure accurate submission of organizational data.
• Conduct market benchmarking analyses using compensation survey data and external market information.
• Prepare market intelligence reports, presentations, and recommendations to support Total Rewards decision-making.
• Assist in evaluating external labor market trends and their potential impact on compensation and benefits programs.

Benefits

• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollment activities, eligibility changes, employee records updates, and related transactions.
• Assist employees and managers with inquiries regarding benefit plans, coverage provisions, enrollment processes, and program administration.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and ensure data integrity across HR and benefits systems.
• Assist in the preparation of benefits communications, employee education materials, and program updates.
• Support benefits reporting, audits, utilization and cost analyses and assist with benchmarking activities to support program reviews.
• Research market practices and emerging trends in employee benefits and wellness programs.

Who you are:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Human Resources, Finance, or related analytical role.
• Working knowledge of compensation administration, job evaluation, benefits administration, or HR programs.

What you need to know:

• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background and references check.
• We will review applications as they are received. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize Artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.
• Salary Range: $55,451 - $69,314 **Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity**
• At our corporate head office, we thrive on teamwork and collaboration. This position is required to be on site 5 days a week (Markham ON)
• This posting is for a new position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.