Senior Compensation Advisor

Senior Compensation Advisor

24-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Are you a seasoned compensation professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic organization? Our client, a leading Canadian employer, is seeking a Senior Compensation Advisor to drive key total rewards initiatives and enhance their employee experience. This is a 24-month fixed-term contract, offering a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, management, and execution of compensation programs across the organization. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on pay strategies, salary structures, and total rewards programs. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with HR leadership and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Leading the annual salary review and performance-based incentive processes, including budgeting, communication, and system updates.
• Conducting job evaluations, market benchmarking, and pay equity analyses to support fair and consistent pay practices.
• Supporting executive compensation planning, including research, reporting, and recommendations.
• Leading or contributing to special projects related to compensation, incentives, or total rewards initiatives.
• Preparing clear and actionable reports for leadership, enabling informed decisions on compensation strategy, pay philosophy, and total rewards programs.
• Designing and delivering training or workshops to enhance the organization’s understanding of compensation programs.
• Monitoring market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation and total rewards.

Who You Are

• A university degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; CCP or equivalent certification is a strong asset.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards, with exposure to HRIS and analytical reporting.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, including data modeling, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Experience with a variety of compensation disciplines: base pay, incentives, executive compensation, job evaluation, and pay equity.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organization’s total rewards strategy while working on high-profile projects that influence employee engagement and retention. You will have the autonomy to innovate and the support of a collaborative HR and leadership team.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary: $90,000 – $110,000 for the 24-month fixed term.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, where your contributions are valued.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for compensation and total rewards, and enjoy driving impactful initiatives in a collaborative setting, this is the role for you.