Compensation Advisor

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Position Summary:

McGill University is seeking a Compensation Advisor to provide professional expertise on compensation-related issues and to support the maintenance and implementation of the pay equity program at the University. The incumbent will act as subject matter expert with respect to one pay equity program that includes all job categories at the University. The Compensation Advisor will also make recommendations on position evaluations and compensation processes, procedures and guidelines, and will work closely with the Labour & Employee Relations team, providing guidance on compensation-related components linked to the negotiation of collective agreements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a resource person, working closely with HR Advisors and HR representatives on compensation issues and impacts on pay equity and formulate recommendations.
• Participate in a variety of human resources projects: pay equity calculations and costings (retroactive and future); analyze, review, and recommend various internal guidelines and business process improvements.
• Develop regular pay equity assessments and ad-hoc assessments following significant changes to the salary mass, such as post salary policy.
• Contribute to the implementation and payment of revised salaries following pay equity audits and/or new collective agreements. Ensure the process is timely and streamlined to reduce the cost of retroactive payments. Ensure the accuracy of calculations.
• Participate in developing communications that explain compensation concepts such as the impact of current pay practices on pay equity and provide training to the McGill community.
• Partner with Labour and Employee Relations during collective agreement negotiations to evaluate the impacts of proposals on pay equity and make recommendations. Provide costings during collective agreement negotiations.
• Review and analyze requests for creation of new positions, requests for rematch and other compensation requests including special salary adjustments, hiring salaries, non-base payments, etc. for various employee groups.
• Keep abreast of compensation best practices and make recommendations on how to streamline the management of the pay equity program at the University and other compensation-related files.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, industrial relations, actuarial science, commerce or a related field
• 3 years of experience in compensation
• The Certified Human Resources Professional (CRHP) designation is an asset
• Judgment, analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving, communication skills including strong ability to write job descriptions and other documentation.
• Experience in a variety of compensation programs.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide guidance and make recommendations to HR Advisors/Representatives, managers, and supervisors on variety of HR and compensation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong experience and knowledge using advanced EXCEL.
• Solid knowledge of job market and compensation trends.
• Knowledge and experience working on large pay equity programs.
• Workday knowledge is an asset.
• Spoken and written English and French.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 on a scale of 0-4.

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Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-HRM2B - Total Rewards - Professional 2

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Senior Director, Total Rewards

Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply:

2026-04-27

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].