Compensation Specialist

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 6 - Type of Position - an Addition to Staff - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Annually - Salary Grade - $96,924.00 - $109,829.00 - Department - York Region -> Office of the CAO -> People, Equity and Culture - Location - Human Resources - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)- - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Lead, Compensation, is responsible for leading and coordinating job analysis and Job Evaluation (JE) activities for union and non-union positions; providing analysis and consultation to People, Equity and Culture (PEC) staff and client Departments on compensation requests and related issues; partnering with HRMS to set up compensation programs in Peoplesoft, including preparing pay for performance (P4P) processes, and developing and facilitating training; and administering the Pay for Performance program. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Completes job analysis reviews and attends meetings to review new or revised positions, in consultation with HR Consultants and Business Partners. - Completes initial job evaluation (JE) for new union and non-union jobs and ensures prompt communication and implementation of results. - Works with Compensation team and HR Consultants and Business Partners to identify jobs for review. - Prepares performance appraisal processes to administer compensation awards, including design, set-up, and communication. - Provides customer support through all phases of the job review process including development of new or revised job description. - Keeps abreast of trends and assists in updating compensation policies and procedures with respect to JE, salary administration, compensation analysis, pay for performance and pay equity. - Participates in roll out of new programs, processes, and procedures, as required. - Actively develops working partnerships with Regional staff and external municipal counterparts. - Represents HR at internal and external meetings, including seminars, conferences and internal committee work. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Business Studies, Human Resources Management and/or Commerce or approved equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum three (3) years of related human resources experience, preferably with a multi-union or public sector employer, including knowledge in the fundamentals of job evaluation. - Enrolment or and completion of human resources and/or compensation-specific courses through formal education, World at Work, or other HR professional associations. - Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft HR Management Systems or other ERP human resource management system. - Demonstrated knowledge of Hu