Contract Compensation Specialist

About the role

Our client is seeking a Contract Compensation Analyst to support their compensation function during a defined engagement. This role is ideal for a hands-on compensation professional who can step in quickly, work independently, and contribute to core compensation processes with minimal ramp-up time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analysis and evaluation of new and existing roles to ensure accurate classification, leveling, and market alignment
• Perform job modeling and benchmarking, including aligning roles during mergers and acquisitions to internal job architecture and compensation frameworks
• Support the administration and tracking of annual incentive and bonus programs
• Support compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and incentive programs, covering planning, execution, and communication, while ensuring accurate calculations, payouts, and alignment with company performance and compensation strategy
• Provide guidance to HR Partners and managers on compensation decisions and pay recommendations
• Maintain, review, and update compensation policies, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure compliance with regional legislation and best practices
• Recommend and, where applicable, develop new policies or program enhancements to support evolving business needs
• Ensure accuracy of employee compensation data within Workday
• Perform regular audits and analysis of compensation data to identify discrepancies, and liaise with Legal to ensure compliance as needed
• Ensure timely completion of governmental reporting (e.g., EEO-1, pay data reporting) and support internal reporting needs
• Monitor market trends and recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness
• Communicate regional business demands and developments to support alignment on policies and programs
• Lead or support the implementation of process and program changes

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Discretion and trustworthiness in handling confidential information
• Results-driven with strong follow-through
• Business acumen and a consultative mindset
• Collaborative and adaptable
• Effective communicator and presenter

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Five or more years of experience designing, optimizing, and implementing local rewards programs and policies
• Proven experience supporting compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and incentive programs
• Strong knowledge of regional or provincial compensation regulations and reporting requirements
• Experience with compensation integration during mergers and acquisitions preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience with HRIS systems required, Workday strongly preferred
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal onboarding, given the contract nature of the engagement