Advisor, Compensation

Fiera Capital•Montreal, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Fiera Capital, we invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions: Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment. Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career. Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture. Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing. The Advisor, Compensation translates business needs into effective compensation solutions that support the organization’s talent strategy. This role is responsible for the design, governance, and execution of compensation programs, while ensuring market competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory compliance. The position partners closely with Finance, and business leaders to manage key compensation cycles and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Actuarial Science, Commerce, or a related field
5+ years of experience in compensation within a multi-country organization
Proven experience in supporting the design and implementation of compensation programs (base salary, short-term and long-term incentives, commission plans, etc.)
Strong financial and business acumen with advanced analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, agile environment
Experience with HRIS systems (Workday)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
Advanced Excel skills; strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to navigate and perform in a constantly evolving environment
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools / database systems

Nice To Haves

CHRP designation considered an asset
CCP designation considered an asset
Experience in the asset management industry is an asset

Responsibilities

Translate business needs into compensation solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
Own and support the execution of annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonus processes, and salary planning in alignment with budgets.
In collaboration with the Vice President, Compensation, design, implement, and govern compensation programs, including base salary structures, performance-based incentives (short- and long-term) and commission plans.
Conduct job evaluations and maintain job architecture frameworks.
Lead and participate in compensation surveys across regions and business segments; perform market benchmarking and competitiveness analyses.
Ensure pay equity across the organization and support related reviews and reporting.
Partner with HR Business Partners to provide advisory support and ensure effective implementation of compensation programs.
Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate execution of compensation processes and alignment with financial planning.
Contribute to compensation projects and broader organizational initiatives.
Participate in global, cross-functional workstreams as a subject matter expert.
Ensure all compensation policies, programs, and practices comply with applicable legislation and internal governance standards.
Support other compensation functions.