Specialist - Total Rewards

**Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty**

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

**Specialist - Total Rewards**

Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards this is a remote work from home opportunity which supports the Total Rewards team in developing and implementing Western’s total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, rewards and recognition programs.

**Here is what a typical day looks like**
- Leading project teams in the design, implementation and continuous improvement of all Westerns total rewards programs
- Developing recommendations on program enhancements by using a data driven approach
- Preparing data & analysis for annual projects and initiatives
- Advising to create efficiencies in the day-to-day operations
- Answering employee inquiries on total rewards offerings through in-depth knowledge of Western’s total rewards programs and practices
- Supporting with the day-to-day administration of total rewards processes, such as ESOP, RRSP contributions, and benefits billing
- Acting as a liaison between various teams for overlapping responsibilities and deliverables
- Preparing and presenting employee facing materials and communications, ensuring clarity and understanding
- Developing & Performing audits on various systems (Benefits portal, HRIS, payroll) to ensure accuracy in data entry
- Providing recommendations to enhance system capabilities within HRIS with future state thinking
- Supporting integrations as it pertains to Total Rewards activities, delivering a positive onboarding experience
- Providing recommendations to support strategy development and planning and creating tactical action plans to accomplish the organization’s strategic goals
- Preparing monthly/quarterly and annual metrics
- Delivering strategic projects impacting the entire organization

**The value you bring**
- Proven experience supporting a Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards team
- Working towards CCP an asset, not a requirement
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Financial Analysis, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours/week

Location: Remote within Canada

Compensation Range: $76,000 - $105,000

Requisition # 81228

**What if I don’t meet every requirement**

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us.

**What if I don’t meet every requirement?**

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box - we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role - or we might have another that suits you even better

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us.

**Health & Wellness**

We take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives - after all, they are our greatest asset Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 paid wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including health care spending account.

For over 20 years, supporting our local communities has been a part of everything we do - it’s engrained in our culture though the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation**.