Compensation Specialist, Human Resources - Winnipeg, Canada - University of Winnipeg

University of Winnipeg
University of Winnipeg
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The Human Resources Department supports the University of Winnipeg's commitment to academic excellence and renewal; student experience and success; Indigenization; research excellence, knowledge mobilization and impact; and financial and institutional resilience.

Our core focus is to provide consultation, program development and key services to our faculty, staff and UWCommunity Partners through full-service People Support.


The
Compensation Specialist is a full-time continuing position responsible for supporting all job evaluation and compensation matters at the University.

This position performs job evaluations for unionized and non-unionized positions; conducts market analyses and benchmarking, salary administration; participates in salary surveys; compiles data; prepares costing and analysis, reporting, planning and monitoring and all other related compensation activities.


Responsibilities:


  • Conducts job evaluation reviews of positions across the University using a formal job evaluation system (i.e. Hay System) ensuring the integrity of the classification system and internal equity.
  • Maintains positive working relationships with managers and colleagues to obtain buy in and support of job evaluation activities.
  • Works closely with HR Consultants (HRCs) and managers to review job evaluation issues and recommend potential solutions.
  • Educates HRCs and managers to understand practices and processes related to job evaluation and salary administration.
  • Compiles market benchmarking analysis to ensure the University's job evaluation outcomes are aligned to labour market data.
  • Engages with union representatives as part of the job evaluation process.
  • Completes job audits.
  • Supports collective bargaining by conducting research and benchmarking, compiling data, and preparing costing and analysis.
  • Completes compensation surveys and tracks the University's labour market position.
  • Develops new classification specifications and revises existing classification specifications for unionized positions.
  • Supports the HR Operations team with the implementation of regular, Universitywide compensation related activities such as general wage increases, performance and merit increases.
  • Builds positive working relationships with vendors and compensation professionals outside of the University.
  • Stays informed of best practice and industry trends to provide insight and ideas on improvements to remain competitive.
  • Participates in strategic and operational planning and implementation as a member of the Human Resources team.

Qualifications:


  • Postsecondary education with a concentration in Human Resources or related discipline; or a certificate in Human Resource Management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with the Hay Job Evaluation System preferred.
  • 35 years of directly related compensation and job evaluation experience.
  • 35 years of experience managing compensation under a collective agreement preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience related to job design, analysis, evaluation and compensation.
  • Experience performing qualitative and quantitative analysis and research.
  • Experience creating salary forecasts based on collective bargaining scenarios preferred.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain trusting working relationships with management, employees, and union representatives.
  • Excellent communication skills and including the ability to write clear, concise documentation that accurately conveys decisions and rationale; and experience leading discussions regarding job evaluation and compensation issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Condition(s) of Employment:


  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The salary range for this position will be from $76,630 - $97,072 annually**.
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