Compensation Specialist

The incumbent plays a key role in the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs by contributing to compensation projects and annual review processes. This role supports the Compensation team through in-depth market analyses that identify industry trends and emerging compensation practices, enabling informed and strategic decision-making. The role also supports executive compensation management activities.

Main Responsibilities

Compensation Analysis and Reporting

·Conduct various compensation analyses to support effective decision-making and provide interpretation of results and trends

·Provide guidance and compensation recommendations for external hires and appointments, international and cross-border cases, systemic issues, and other complex matters

·Support the resolution of escalated inquiries and requests from People Services

·Provide direct support for compensation reporting and disclosures

·Collaborate with the Managers, Compensation on additional ad hoc compensation requests

Job Evaluation and Structure and Pay Equity Compliance

·Participate in the job evaluation process

·Support the maintenance of the grade structure system and the job evaluation process

·Provide direct support for pay equity compliance, including data analysis, coordination, committee participation, and reporting

·Support the development and implementation of a job architecture

Compensation Benchmarks, Surveys, and Annual Salary Review

·Participate in general and market-specific compensation surveys to ensure alignment with market practices and trends

·Support the Managers, Compensation in annual benchmarking and compression reviews

·Provide support for annual compensation budget preparation and the year-end compensation cycle

·Provide support in the management of various compensation plans and projects

Working Conditions

The role operates under standard office working conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN’s hybrid work model. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

Requirements

Experience

Compensation Management

·3–5 years of experience in compensation, Human Resources, or a related field

Education/Certification/Designation

·Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, or an equivalent field

·Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR)*

·Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)*

*Any of the above designations would be considered an asset

Competencies

·Applies critical thinking

·Project and time management

·Business acumen

·Collaborates with others and shares information

·Communicates with impact

·Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any of the above skills/attributes would be considered an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

·Knowledge of compensation plans and related compensation disciplines

·Ability to analyze specialized and complex compensation issues

·Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

·Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Procedures (SAP), Tableau, and Power BI*

*Knowledge of any of the above would be considered an asset