Senior Compensation Analyst

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Senior Compensation Analyst, North America is responsible for providing advanced analysis and administration of the compensation programs that support SGS North America compensation strategy. The role ensures compliance, external competitiveness and internal equity of compensation programs in Canada and the United States. 

• Ensures all compensation programs align with legal requirements: FLSA, pay equity laws, transparency regulations, minimum wage.  Supports pay equity and pay transparency reporting in Canada.
• Leads annual merit cycle. Conducts market research on salary budgets, supports system preparations, completes data audits, develops training materials and trains HR community and Managers on required process steps.
• Partners with Head of Total Rewards and Finance team on annual short term incentive payout and monthly accrual process. Responsible for timely reporting, HR data collection and audit of information to ensure accurateness and completeness. Manages other variable compensation programs by preparing calculation files, data audits, and coordinates payments with payroll department.
• Leads job description harmonization project by partnering with business and HR partners to streamline our job description depository. Creates job descriptions that are designed for use across all business lines and are consistent in format, style, and comprehensive in content. May perform job evaluations as required.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances compensation models, dashboards, and reports using advanced Excel skills. Analyzes large data sets to identify trends, investigate inconsistencies, and opportunities for compensation data improvements.
• May participate in salary surveys submissions and data analysis to ensure accurate market positioning.
• Conducts ad-hoc analyses, compensation reviews and approvals of new hire or internal offer recommendations, off- cycle adjustments.  Provides advice and guidance to leaders and HR professionals in the interpretation and administration of all compensation programs.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 7 yrs of hands-on compensation experience supporting Canadian and US compensation programs in large corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience and expert level proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, lookups, pivot tables, data modeling).

Licenses / Certifications

• Professional compensation certifications (e.g. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) strongly preferred.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Professional written and verbal communication with employees, managers, vendors, and senior stakeholders
• Interpretation of compensation data, cost modeling, and financial impacts.
• Analysis and resolution of complex, non‑routine compensation scenarios requiring independent judgement.
• Advanced use of HR systems, MS office applications (especially Excel), and reporting tools.
• Regulatory Compliance Strong knowledge of, interpretation and application of Compensation legislation in both Canada and the US.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Deep understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, market pricing techniques, and pay equity best practices.

Our Benefits

• Compensation: $85,000-$100,000/year CAD
• Some benefit highlights:
  • 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP Program Eligibility 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.