Senior Specialist, Compensation

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location:

1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Sr. Compensation Specialist

The Sr. Compensation Specialist works closely with the Senior Compensation Managers to provide counsel on the compensation activities for a group of functions or business units. Working within the framework established by the Compensation Sr Director, this individual is responsible for ensuring that compensation programs are consistently designed and delivered in compliance with company policies and government regulations and that individual compensation decisions are made with full knowledge of the situation and impact. The individual will actively partner with the Central Compensation team and other Human Resources functions in order to deliver on compensation priorities.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day counsel to client groups on all decisions regarding compensation activities
• With support from Sr. Compensation Managers, present material to business leaders to address future issues and develop plans to mitigate risk or leverage opportunity
• Manage internal equity and external compensation reviews for all clients from analysis
• Support the Central Services team with the year-end Annual Increase and STIP cycle to ensure the program is delivered to expectations
• Establish and maintain benchmark jobs within client groups
• Managed and participate in benchmark job pricing
• Work with the Central Services team on the completion of compensation and ad hoc surveys
• Participate in the job evaluation process as subject matter/function expert
• Partner Sr. Compensation Managers to complete costing and analysis reports supporting compensation framework and recommendations

What You'll Need

• Minimum 2 years experience in a complex organization, with exposure to designing and/or administering compensation programs to a client group
• Post-secondary education in the areas of business, human resources, or a related discipline
• Solid understanding of basic compensation and financial terms and concepts
• Demonstrated relationship management and ability to get along with all levels of the organization in a client-facing role
• Highly organized and has a high degree of attention to detail, with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of the Hay Job Evaluation System and other point rating evaluation systems
• Proven ability to consolidate and analyze high volumes of moderately complex information and generate basic to intermediate-level observations
• Exceptional commitment to customer service with a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent presentation skills
• A high level of proficiency with MS Excel, and a general level of proficiency with other MS Office applications
• Strong integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information
• Compensation Professional (CCP) designations are considered assets
• Retail industry experience is also an asset

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.    

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.