Senior Compensation Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive analysis and administration of compensation programs that support the compensation strategy of SGS North America.

• Ensure that compensation programs comply with regulations, maintain external competitiveness, and uphold internal equity in both Canada and the United States.

• Confirm that compensation programs are in alignment with FLSA, pay equity laws, transparency regulations, and minimum wage standards.

• Facilitate pay equity and pay transparency reporting within Canada.

• Oversee the annual merit cycle, which includes conducting salary budget market research, system preparations, data audits, developing training materials, and training the HR community and managers.

• Collaborate with the Head of Total Rewards and the Finance team regarding annual short-term incentive payouts and monthly accruals.

• Execute timely reporting, HR data collection, and information audits.

• Manage variable compensation programs by utilizing calculation files, performing data audits, and coordinating payments with payroll.

• Lead the harmonization of job descriptions by partnering with business and HR teams.

• Develop standardized job descriptions for application across various business lines.

• Conduct job evaluations as needed.

• Create, maintain, and enhance compensation models, dashboards, and reports leveraging advanced Excel skills.

• Analyze extensive data sets to detect trends, investigate discrepancies, and enhance compensation data.

• Engage in salary survey submissions and data analysis.

• Perform ad-hoc analyses, compensation reviews, approvals for new hires or internal offers, and off-cycle adjustments.

• Provide guidance to leaders and HR professionals on the interpretation and management of compensation programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of practical compensation experience supporting Canadian and US compensation programs in a large corporate setting.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including functions, lookups, pivot tables, and data modeling.

• Professional compensation certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) are highly preferred.

• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to interpret compensation data, cost modeling, and financial implications.

• Ability to analyze and resolve intricate, non-routine compensation scenarios that require independent judgment.

• Advanced proficiency in HR systems, MS Office applications, particularly Excel, and reporting tools.

• In-depth knowledge of and capability to interpret and apply compensation legislation in both Canada and the US.

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

• Comprehensive understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, market pricing techniques, and best practices in pay equity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting upon enrollment.

• Access to online training courses.

• Opportunities for virtual and classroom development experiences.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Paid time off.

• Family leave.