Total Rewards Analyst

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

The Analyst is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and administration of total rewards programs. This role includes analyzing compensation data, preparing reports, assisting with benefits administration, and ensuring compliance. Through regular audits, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives, this role will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of our total rewards offerings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and interpret total rewards data, prepare and generate reports, communications and presentations addressed to all levels of the organization.
- Assist in evaluating and recommending new or revised programs based on market trends and employee feedback.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and improve total rewards processes through data analysis.
- Assist the team with requests for job evaluation and benchmarking ensuring alignment with internal pay structures and market.
- Collaborate closely with the Total Rewards team, Payroll, HR professionals, and other stakeholders such as Finance, to answer their different Total Rewards data needs and requirements.
- Support the annual compensation cycle (salary and bonuses) administration, including data validation, system testing, communication, and reporting.
- Administer the company’s Canadian benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs.
- Collaborate with benefits providers to audit plan details, resolve discrepancies, and address employee issues.
- Develop and execute audits of our programs including verifying providers’ invoices, reviewing participant lists, examining employee premiums in payroll, auditing data exchanges between Stella-Jones and providers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Administration, Actuarial Sciences or another relevant field.
- 2 years of experience in compensation and/or benefits management including experience in reporting and data analysis
- Proficiency in HRIS systems (Dayforce would be an asset) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Annual Profit Share Program
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
- Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.