Compensation and Benefits Coordinator

Under the direction of the Manager, Total Compensation and Benefits, this position performs a range of activities in the administration and in support of compensation and benefits programs including client program support on behalf of the branch, market research, data maintenance, job evaluation and tasks in support of collective bargaining.

This position’s focus will be supporting employee health benefits, including the departmental and corporate administrative processes and will play a key role in the establishment and implementation of processes and practices

**As the **_Compensation and Benefits Coordinator,_**_ _**you will**:

- On behalf of the branch, provide client support on benefit administration, and resolve inquiries in accordance with established processes and practices.
- Conduct formal and ad hoc research and analysis for the organization and in response to requests from external organizations and counterparts on behalf of the City of Winnipeg.
- Be responsible for the maintenance, and implementation of improvements to, branch data collection, maintenance, and access, tracking systems and service delivery activities.
- Be responsible for benefit related tasks including recurring activities of the branch and those resulting from collective bargaining.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- Degree in Human Resources or degree with an HR focus, including total compensation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- CCP, CMS, CEBS or similar compensation focused designation(s) preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience directly related to compensation and/or benefit administration, with significant union presence is preferred.
- One (1) year of experience in data collection, analysis and interpretation in the context of HR using databases and spreadsheets.
- Ability to undertake special projects, market research/surveys and carry out ongoing tasks/assignments with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to learn and utilize complex databases, including Microsoft Access and PeopleSoft HR systems or similar database systems is preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to review and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative) in order to provide recommendations.
- Written communication skills with the ability to effectively generate, analyze and distribute reports to a variety of audiences.
- Organizational and time management skills, including establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines within tight timelines.
- Verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively explain research and analysis methods and results, and compensation related decisions.
- Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the civic organization, external contacts, and the public with tact and diplomacy.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, with advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills, including the experience preparing pivot tables, conducting v-look up analysis, and in the use of other complex formulas. etc.
- Knowledge of compensation theory and practices, including market research, job evaluation, and benefits.

**Conditions of employment**:

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

**CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG**:

- Citizen & Customer Focus
- Respecting Diversity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Results Oriented