Analyst, Compensation

at  City of Brampton

Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Compensation Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Support Services

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Manager, Compensation & Benefits, this position is responsible to provide technical and analytical support in the design, administration, analysis and maintenance of the Corporation’s salary administration and job evaluation practices, policies, and programs. Maintain certain functions of the HR system to support the access of timely information, ensuring data integrity and consistency.

• Job Evaluation. Coordinate and administer the Corporation’s unionized job evaluation program. Conduct analytical reviews of existing and new jobs to facilitate the evaluation process. Provide advice and consultation to clients on matters related to job evaluation, including program interpretation and application as well as job design and organizational structure. Coordinate and lead the activities of the joint job evaluation committee. Create and maintain comprehensive job descriptions and related documentation. Communicate job evaluation results to management. Develop, recommend and implement program improvement initiatives in consultation with Human Resources specialists and union representatives. Provide assistance to support labour relations functions, including grievances, arbitrations and negotiations related to job evaluation. Provide expertise in the evaluation and wage determination of temporary assignments. Prepare and deliver information sessions and training programs.
• Salary Administration. Perform analysis and conduct research of internal and external salary data and compensation initiatives to support recommendations. Provide advice and consultation to HR partners and clients on policy interpretation, issues related to compensation and salary administration, including performance reward, job evaluation, promotions, temporary assignments and new hire salaries. Assist in the development and maintenance of pay structures, including providing analysis, preparing costing scenarios and reporting to assist in decision making. Provide support in the coordination, calculation and implementation of annual compensation adjustments, as well as regular maintenance of related files and databases. Assist in the design, implementation and administration of competitive and equitable salary administration programs, policies and best practices. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations requiring compensation analysis.
• Analytical Support. Provide analytical and trending support through the analysis of past and current pay practices, internal compensation trends and external market trends. Report on analytics including headcount, compensation, demographics and corporate metrics to measure and monitor the effectiveness of programs against divisional objectives. Conduct research and provides special reports to support decision making.
• System Support. Perform regular system updates to position management records, job and salary/wage tables and position description databases. Monitor system changes to ensure integrity and adherence to corporate standards. Create and maintain data standards for process requirements, standard operating procedures and training manuals. Recommend efficiencies and modifications to better use existing technology. Partner with Business Systems team for system automation and enhancements.
• Special Projects. Collaborate, support and provide project support to the team. Assist with the resolution of compensation and job evaluation issues and research best practice approaches. Provide analysis, findings and recommendations for projects, research and best practice innovative solutions. Participate as a subject matter expert on working groups.

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or a related discipline, with courses in compensation/rewards

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Compensation administration, preferably in a unionized environment
• Minimum one (1) experience in job analysis, job evaluation; exposure to Role Profile job evaluation would be an asset.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Financial acumen and ability to conduct cost benefit analysis of compensation/rewards programs
• Human Resources Information Systems experience.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, including analysis and technical reporting
• Advanced skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and HRMS (Peoplesoft)
• Knowledge of applicable legislation
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English language
• Certified HR Professional (CHRP) designation an asset
  **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
  Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
  As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.
  If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference 106436 by December 6, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
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