Senior Compensation Specialist
Calian
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For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.
Location
Remote, CAN
Job Type
Full Time
Position Overview
The Senior Compensation Specialist partners with the Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead the research, design, implementation, and administration of all compensation programs, policies, and strategies at Calian. They ensure pay equity, integrate Calian’s core values, and provide professional guidance in support of Calian’s compensation philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Participate in annual salary administration programs, job architecture, and salary increase budget recommendations
- Review salary adjustments for alignment with compensation philosophy and market best practices
- Interpret market compensation surveys and apply benchmark data for annual salary reviews
- Define and assess jobs and job families within Calian’s Job Architecture and Job Evaluation framework
- Provide data-driven compensation recommendations to business leaders
- Support the development and roll-out of short-term and long-term incentive plans
- Partner with Finance to manage incentive plans, including target setting, accruals, payouts, and communication
- Maintain pay bands and ensure alignment with Calian’s core strategy and values
- Level new and revised jobs based on internal job accountability framework
- Integrate acquisitions into Calian’s compensation programs
- Prepare training materials for managers on salary review discussions
- Present compensation reviews to business leaders with relevant data and recommendations
- Advise senior leadership on best practices and market trends to maintain a competitive compensation structure
- Maintain accurate job descriptions
- Participate in total rewards programs annual enrollment, data updates, validations, and reconciliations
- Drive pay transparency and pay equity initiatives
- Develop, write, edit, and modify policies, guidelines, and processes
- Ensure compliance with employment laws
Qualifications
Education
- Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or related field
Experience
- 8+ years HR experience in compensation
- Strong analytical skills for data evaluation and recommendations
- Experience with salary surveys, job evaluation, and compensation data management tools
- Familiarity with HR systems (SuccessFactors, PayFactors, Radford, etc.)
- Experience with Executive and Sales Compensation is an asset
- Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Global compensation experience is an asset
- Knowledge of the Pay Equity Act is an asset
- Working toward Compensation, Benefits or HR certification (CCP/CHRP/CHRL) is an asset
Additional Requirements
- Urgency to achieve results with a positive attitude
- Ability to think critically, work independently, and make good decisions
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, good judgment, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility in managing multiple priorities and projects
- Strong business acumen with a focus on customer service
Department:
Human Resources
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How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self! - Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
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- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
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- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process
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