Total Rewards Specialist

at  KS Potash Canada

K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) is part of the K+S Group, with headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; a solution potash mine and production facility located near Moose Jaw and Regina, Saskatchewan; and a potash handling and storage facility operated in partnership with Pacific Coast Terminals in Port Moody, British Columbia. We acknowledge that our Saskatchewan offices and facilities are located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 land. These are the territories of the Cree, Salteaux and Sioux, and the homeland of the Métis people. Our Port Moody operation is located on the land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Kwikwetlam, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. Our organization is committed to having long lasting and deeply rooted relationships with Indigenous people and communities, and is proud to provide job and business opportunities for local people and businesses.

Reporting to the Manager of Total Rewards & HRIS, within the People & Communications department, you will be instrumental in the development, analysis, and implementation of our compensation and benefits programs. The Total Rewards Specialist is a driving force behind ensuring our programs are not only competitive and compliant but also innovative, engaging, and aligned with our organizational strategy.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze and evaluate various compensation elements (including base salary, incentive programs and job evaluation) to ensure competitiveness and alignment with organizational goals
• Participate in surveys to benchmark compensation and Total Rewards programs, gathering data on industry compensation trends
• Design and recommend new programs or revisions to existing programs, keeping in mind continuous improvement and positive employee experience
• Monitor the effectiveness of our Total Rewards programs, including benefits, retirement and wellness initiatives
• Dive deep into data to uncover actionable insights that inform our strategies and drive business outcomes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop communication strategies that engage and inform employees about their Total Rewards
• Cultivate relationships with external vendors and consultants to ensure program efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide expert support to our People & Communications team on all aspects of Total Rewards, including regulatory compliance, policy development and program implementation