Senior Compensation Analyst

SGS

. Act as a trusted compensation advisor to senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders for assigned client groups .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation strategy, including job evaluation, market pricing, and pay equity practices, while effectively managing compensation programs and processes across Canadian and U.S. environments. Leverages advanced analytical skills and stakeholder management to provide data-driven insights and enhance compensation structures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compensation Strategy DevelopmentAdvanced Excel SkillsCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)Compensation Legislation KnowledgeStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Compensation PrinciplesMarket PricingJob EvaluationSalary StructuresData AnalysisCompensation ManagementSalary BenchmarkingAnalytical CapabilitiesProblem-SolvingData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Consultation SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsPresentation SkillsClient Support

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsReporting ToolsCompensation Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

Compensation ProgramsPay EquityPay TransparencyFLSA ComplianceOrganizational DesignTalent Retention StrategiesWorkforce Analytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted compensation advisor to senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders for assigned client groups
Provide guidance on complex compensation decisions, organizational changes, talent retention strategies, and broader reward challenges
Consult on job evaluation and leveling, organizational design, pay recommendations, offers, promotions, retention actions, career paths, and workforce and talent decisions
Lead compensation workstreams associated with organizational change, business growth, restructuring, and broader people initiatives
Leverage compensation data, market intelligence, and workforce analytics to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations
Partner with business and HR leaders to review and enhance compensation structures, job frameworks, incentive programs, and related practices
Develop compensation communications, educational materials, tools, and guidance
Improve compensation processes, stakeholder experience, technology utilization, analytics, and reporting capabilities
Serve as designated lead for compensation programs, processes, or capability areas
Lead assigned compensation processes from planning through execution, coordinating inputs, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring timely delivery
Support the development and evolution of the North America compensation strategy, frameworks, governance approach, and operating practices
Partner with Compensation team members to ensure consistent application of programs and alignment with North America compensation strategy
Interpret and apply compensation policies, guidelines, governance requirements, and relevant legislation
Coordinate implementation activities related to minimum wage, pay equity, pay transparency, FLSA, and other compensation requirements
Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and external providers to coordinate compensation activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum 7 years of hands-on compensation experience supporting Canadian and U.S. compensation programs in a large corporate environment required
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis, and modeling, required
Experience supporting client groups and leading compensation programs, processes, or projects strongly preferred
Professional compensation certification, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), strongly preferred
Advanced knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, broad-based programs, and pay equity practices
Experience with compensation management and salary benchmarking tools preferred
Strong knowledge of compensation legislation and regulatory requirements in Canada and the United States
Ability to manage a portfolio of program or process ownership while providing responsive client-group support
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation capabilities
Strong consultation, communication, influencing, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters
Advanced proficiency with HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and reporting tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
Online training courses
Virtual and classroom development experiences
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid time-off
Family leave