Total Rewards Analyst

at  Gowling WLG

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of direct related experience in compensation analysis, administration, and design.
• Knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and legislation, such as pay equity, market pricing, and job evaluation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with HRIS (ADP WFN) and compensation systems and tools.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Certification in Compensation or Human Resources, such as CCP, GRP, or CHRP, is an asset.
  Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
  Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
  While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking of internal and external compensation data, using various sources and tools.
• Support the annual compensation cycle (merit and bonus) administration, including data validation, system testing, communication, and reporting.
• Perform job evaluations and provide recommendations on job grading, salary ranges, and pay equity.
• Review and update compensation policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on compensation-related matters, such as pay decisions, policy interpretation, and market trends.
• Participate in compensation surveys and audits and maintain accurate and up-to-date compensation data and records.
• Produces reports and analytics for off-cycle compensation changes; presents observations and makes recommendations as required.
• Contribute to compensation projects and initiatives, such as salary structure review, incentive plan design, pay equity analysis, salary planning preparation and pay transparency initiatives.
• Support the review, analysis and change management of group benefits programs, retirement savings plans and incentives.
• Collaborates in special ad-hoc Total Rewards initiatives and provides back-up support as needed for peers.