Compensation Specialist

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**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The **Compensation Specialist** reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Human Resources.

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION**:
The Compensation Specialist is responsible for overseeing, implementing, and evaluating the compensation program across the organization. Key responsibilities include conducting job evaluations, prepare and maintain job compensation levels, market analysis, maintain and update job descriptions and conduct regular audits of the organization compensation program.

The Compensation Specialist will work closely with the Human Resources team to ensure that all compensation plans are fair, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements. The Compensation Specialist will conduct surveys and benchmark studies to compare salaries and benefits offered by similar organizations and use this information to make recommendations for changes or updates to the organization's compensation plans (specifically Phase 2).

**Type**

Contract 1-Year

**Closing Date**

November 20, 2024

**Hours of Work**

35hrs./week

**Wage**

$43.08/hr.

**A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications.** **

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and minimum of 3-5 years' experience in compensation, preferably in a complex environment.
- Experience with compensation software and database
- Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the human resources compensation field and a solid understanding of compensation practices and trends.
- Experience with Pay-Setting and Compensation, Benchmarking, and Salary Surveys.

**Other Preferred Qualifications**
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-experts.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- In-depth knowledge of compensation legislation and regulations.
- Must have the ability to analyze and problem solve to recommend solutions.
- Team player with superior analytical and problem-solving skills.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose **one** method **ONLY**)**:
**Method #1: Online***- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include **all** of the following**:

- Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
**Compensation Specialist - Contract 1-Year - 154R1-24-1**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0