Senior Compensation Analyst

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

The House of Commons Human Resources Services is currently looking to staff the Senior Compensation Analyst position. 

The Senior Compensation Analyst offers expert guidance in developing and implementing the compensation framework. This role includes designing, recommending, implementing, administering, and overseeing the organization’s compensation strategy, programs, policies, and related initiatives to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and legal compliance. The position plays a key role in maintaining competitive compensation and benefits aligned with strategic organizational goals. 

Responsibilities include the development, implementation, and administration of fair compensation policies and programs, considering organizational objectives, individual contributions, collective bargaining trends, and compliance requirements. This role also involves providing consulting services on fair and competitive compensation practices, conducting in-depth analyses of compensation data to inform program changes, and ensuring compliance and support for collective bargaining decisions. Additionally, the position oversees compensation surveys to monitor market trends and benchmarks, recommends changes aligned with organizational strategy, leads organization-wide communication and training initiatives on compensation policies and practices, and collaborates with finance teams to obtain accurate forecasts and budgets for new compensation programs. 

Top Reasons to Join the Corporate Compensation Team:

This is a unique opportunity to shape and influence the House of Commons’ compensation framework. Join a dynamic team where collaboration with dedicated experts across various departments fosters an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Our commitment to work-life balance means you'll have the flexibility to excel both professionally and personally. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are passionate about making a tangible impact on employee engagement and retention, this job is for you. Embrace this chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to its employees. 

• Training and development opportunities. 
• Work-life balance /35-hour workweek 
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

Education : 

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field OR a combination of education and experience. 

Experiences :  

• Experience in conducting salary surveys and benchmarking analysis using market data sources; 
• Experience in planning and developing compensation frameworks, practices, and/or incentive plans; 
• Experience in preparing written materials for senior management, including briefings, organization-wide communications, and speaking notes;  
• Experience in researching compensation laws, policies, terms and conditions of employment, collective agreements, and relevant market information to provide recommendations to senior management. 

Asset : 

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].  

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression, and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is CBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.  

This posting will remain advertised until all business requirements are met. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment at any time.

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.

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