Compensation Advisor

McGill University•Sherbrooke, QC

7d•CA$71,890 - CA$107,830•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Director Compensation, the Compensation Advisor ensures the fair and equitable application of McGill’s Salary Administration Policies. The incumbent reviews and analyzes a variety of compensation requests. Responsible for conducting/participating in compensation surveys and for the implementation of annual salary increases. Acts as a resource person for compensation issues and formulates recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, industrial relations, actuarial science, commerce or a related field
3 years of experience in compensation
Judgment, analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving, communication skills including strong ability to write job descriptions and other documentation.
Experience in a variety of compensation programs.
Presentation skills.
Ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide guidance and make recommendations to HR Advisors/representatives, managers, and supervisors on variety of HR and compensation issues.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Strong experience and knowledge using advanced EXCEL.
Solid knowledge of job market and compensation trends.
Spoken and written English and French.

Nice To Haves

The Certified Human Resources Professional (CRHP) designation is an asset
Knowledge and experience working on large pay equity programs an asset.
Workday knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes requests for creation of new positions and requests for rematch for various employee groups.
Reviews and analyzes a variety of compensation requests including special salary adjustments, hiring salaries, non-base payments, etc.
Conducts/participates in compensation surveys with other universities or organizations.
Acts as a resource person, working closely with HR Advisors and Representatives on compensation issues and formulates recommendations.
Liaises with directors and managers regarding compensation issues and recommends solutions and alternatives.
Responsible for the communication and implementation of annual salary increases for a variety of classification groups including management, MUNACA, SEU, and others.
Collaborates and provides support to the Labour & Employee Relations team for costings during collective agreement negotiations.
Participates in a variety of human resources projects: pay equity calculations and costings (retroactive and future); analyzes, reviews, and recommends various internal guidelines and business processes improvements.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits