Senior Specialist, Compensation

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Title:

Senior Specialist, Compensation

Location:

Toronto 

Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary:

per year

Job Description:

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.


  • Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
  • Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
  • Provides expert advice, and support regarding employee and executive compensation issues including internal/external program effectiveness assessment, and governance. Conducts independent analysis to resolve strategic issues. Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
  • Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
  • Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. Directs the planning and implementation of operational programs. Ensures governance review of compensation programs, including assessing if programs comply with principles & policies and legislative requirements and confirming that incentive pool funding is accurately forecast.
  • Develops compensation programs/solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
  • Provides input into the planning & implementation of operational programs.
  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
  • Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Expert knowledge of compensation theory and program design methodology.
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
  • Able to manage ambiguity.
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Bank of Montreal

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