SUMMARY

The Compensation and Benefits Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the organization delivers fair, transparent, and competitive total rewards that reflect its values as a mission-driven, not-for-profit employer. This role exists to design, implement, and manage compensation structures and employee benefit programs that are aligned with HR best practices, the organization’s mission, and financial realities, while maintaining compliance with all relevant employment legislation. Working collaboratively with employees, managers, and leadership, the Specialist contributes to a positive employee experience by ensuring that total rewards programs support staff retention, engagement, and well-being. This position supports a high-performing, inclusive, and values-aligned workplace culture by applying principles of transparency, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility to all aspects of compensation and benefits. Through data-informed decision-making, policy development, and effective communication, the Compensation and Benefits Specialist ensures that total rewards programs are responsive, sustainable, and positioned to meet both current and future organizational needs—helping every employee feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s mission.

REQUIREMENTS

· Undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Commence, Finance, or related discipline.
· Five (5) years of relevant experience.
· Member in good standing with one of the following: CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional); CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader); CCP (Certified Compensation Professional); CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist); Or another relevant HR professional designation recognized in Ontario.
· Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas and opinions clearly and effectively in English.
· Advanced knowledge of human resources management, employment legislation, business acumen, compensation and benefits, communications management and cultural awareness and sensitivity.
· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft 365 Collaboration Tools (Teams).
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
· Advanced ability to balance multiple demands and priorities skills.
· Advanced strategic thinking, analytical, confidentiality, negotiation, collaboration, and advocacy skills.
· Advanced financial management, financial aptitude, and time management skills.
Core Competencies: continuous improvement, customer orientation, courage, stress tolerance, communication, collaborating, influencing, work standard, facilitating change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage Compensation Programs
• Develop and maintain equitable and transparent salary structures, job classifications, and compensation policies in alignment with HR best practices, internal equity and the financial constraints of the organization.
• Manage Employee Benefits Programs
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits including group health, dental, life, insurance, disability and retirement plans.
• Act as the liaison with benefits providers and ensure programs are effectively communicated and accessible to all employees.
• Manager relationship with external employee benefits providers, including handling escalated claims and programs issues.
• Provide coaching/training to the other members of the Hurman Resources dept as required to support the delivery of the employee benefits and compensation programs.
• Ensure Legislative Compliance
• Monitor and Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and regulatory requirement, including the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), Pay Equity Act (PEA), Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations, and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
• Research and provide information regarding changes in relevant legislation and best-in-class practices/programs related to compensation and benefits.
• Recommend new and/or updated employee programs and manage implementation of program changes.
• Conduct Job Evaluation and Market Benchmarking
• Perform job evaluations and market salary benchmarking using sector-specific data to support fair and competitive compensation decisions.
• Provide recommendations for job reclassifications or salary adjustments as needed.
• Manage the job evaluation process and recommend process improvements in alignment with best practices.
• Support Organizational Planning and Communication
• Collaborate with HR team colleagues, managers, and leadership to support workforce planning, budgeting, and compensation strategy.
• Deliver clear, inclusive communications and training on compensation and benefits to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
• Ensure employees and retirees are provided with support and communication regarding benefits programs and initiatives, including assistance in complex and sensitive situations.
• Conduct employee benefits cost analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.

RELATED DUTIES

· Ensure effective and professional communications with all internal/external contacts.
· Develop and maintain collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization.
· Work in accordance with all CFPC policies, procedures and processes, and all applicable legislation.
· Work in accordance with all health and safety requirements.
· Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the CFPC Values.
· Demonstrate competencies aligned with the CFPC Competency Framework.
· Contribute to delivering on the overall work plan of the department and strategic goals of the CFPC.
· Participate on special projects as required.
· Participate on internal staff committees or working groups as required.
· Assist with the onboarding of new team members as required.
· Support the team and collaborate with colleagues to ensure department needs are met including absence coverage and cross-training as required.