Total Reward Specialist

**Subsidiary**:Colas Canada Inc.

**JOB OVERVIEW**:
The Total Rewards Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Director, Total Rewards in implementing the short
- and long-term Total Rewards strategy by providing compensation and benefits analysis, administration, and process improvements to ensure the company’s plans remain competitive and cost effective.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manage the research, data analytics and analyzes internal and external programs and practices to further improve our benefits and rewards programs.
- Develops and documents best-in-class benefits and pension administrative practices applicable across all of Colas’ business entities.
- Administer competitive compensation programs such as job evaluations, pay equity analysis, and merit cycle.
- Support the administration of retirement plans, ensuring that the plans are executed in compliance with internal policies as well as legislative requirements
- Assist in the project management of implementing benefits, compensation, and pension programs.
- Work closely with the Human Resources Partner and local benefits teams in responding to escalated and plan compliance inquiries related to our total rewards program and practices.
- On a regular basis, conducts benefits and pension-related audits to ensure data accuracy within HRIS system and vendors systems in conjunction with other key stakeholders.
- Process enrolments, changes, and terminations for the executive group of eligible benefit and pension participants.
- Partners with communications to execute on how to best educate our employees on various Total Rewards
- programs and offerings.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Deep knowledge of total rewards principles, benefits and retirement plan design, including market analysis and benchmarking.
- Understanding of relevant legislation and regulations related to benefits and retirement programs in Canada
- Expert level user of Excel (i.e. pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas) and modeling with large and complex data sets from various sources
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems (SAP), payroll practices, and data analysis tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to collect and analyze big data to thoroughly think through problems and situations.
- Experience with implementing and execution of benefit changes and/or involvement with employee change management
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous learning mindset and a proactive approach to staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:

- Minimum 5 years in Benefits & Pension Administration, with focus on audits, analytics and process improvements.
- Minimum 3 years in administration of compensation practices and legislative compliance.
- Minimum of an associate degree in HR or related field

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
**Amazing opportunities to learn and grow**: At Colas, we encourage everyone to reach for their goals by building their own path: providing training tools, new learning programs, and soft skills development initiatives. Work with teams across Canada, expand your skills in a variety of projects nation-wide, and take advantage of learning & development programs to help you further your career.

**Great perks**: Discounted gym membership? Check. Exclusive deals on restaurants, merchandise, and travel? Check. Get rewarded for your hard work with access to a wide range of employee discounts.

**Benefits and pension from day one**: At Colas, we recognize the amazing talent each person brings. We believe such great talent deserves to be rewarded. We provide a comprehensive benefits and pension package, so you can focus on continuing to do your best.

**ABOUT COLAS**
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

**Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.**

**DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US**
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national o