Compensation Analyst

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using survey data to support internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Support the development and administration of compensation structures and guidelines, including salary ranges and job leveling, across U.S. and Canadian entities.
• Provide compensation analysis and costing support for promotions, job changes, reorganizations, and pay adjustments.
• Support the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, and incentive programs), including data preparation, validation, and reporting.
• Affiliate with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Dayforce Compensation module and related compensation data.
• Provide compensation data analysis to support employee classification and FMLA eligibility reviews.
• Affiliate with the review and maintenance of job titles, job descriptions, and leveling frameworks to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational structures.

Compliance & Governance

• Support 401(k) plan mergers and related transitions by preparing, validating, and analyzing compensation data used for HCE determination, coverage testing, and compliance requirements.
• Support 401(k) audits, workers’ compensation audits, and other internal or external audits as required.
• Support compliance reporting, including pay equity, gender pay, and EEO-1.
• Participate in the Québec Pay Equity maintenance process, conducted every five years, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation and accurate job classification across applicable positions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of employee classifications and FMLA eligibility across all employee groups to ensure compliance with legislation and alignment with company compensation policies.

Market Research & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in annual compensation survey submissions and maintain an up-to-date market data library.
• Maintain awareness of compensation trends, legislation, and best practices in Canada and the U.S. to ensure competitiveness and compliance.

Projects & Initiatives

• Provide analytical and project support for Total Rewards initiatives (policy updates, compensation philosophy reviews, process enhancements).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in compensation analysis, HR analytics, or a related HR role with a strong analytical focus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and reporting).
• Experience with Dayforce (HRIS) is a plus.
• Customer-service oriented, demonstrating a proactive and supportive approach to internal stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of data management, validation, and analysis within HR and compensation contexts.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain data or system-related issues to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.