HR CONSULTANT COMPENSATION Full-time Job

Get ready for a human resources career like no other: join our expanding Total Rewards team as an HR Consultant, Compensation and work for the City you love!

 

What You Will Do:
 

• Provides compensation expertise, consultation, interpretation, and direct human resource services to assigned divisions.
• As a member of a team of human resource professionals, provides input into the development of goals and objectives based on corporate and divisional priorities.
• Provides input into programs/projects, developing recommendations, implementing solutions and ensuring quality in service delivery.
• Provides client-driven, consulting services and strategic advice and support to assigned divisions.
• Participates in the development, research, analysis, costing, implementation and/or negotiations of compensation programs, pay equity plans, job design and wage/salary administration and policies.
• Participates on a team of human resources professionals providing a range of human resources expertise, interpretation and consultation to clients for all aspects of compensation including job evaluation, job design, pay equity, wage/salary administration, compensation policy interpretation etc.
• Provides effective human resource management consultation/issue resolution services, interpretation and guidance to management, employees, and external organizations, requiring knowledge of human resource management and interpretation of legislation, collective agreements, policies, programs and processes related to compensation.
• Provides a quality control function as it relates to workload management, identifying continuous improvement, setting output targets/deliverables and metrics.
• Participates in the development of human resources policies, practices and procedures.
• Partners with Payroll, Legal Services and other functional areas in human resources in the delivery, implementation and resolution of human resources matters.
• Prepares and acts as a witness for mediation and arbitration hearings related to compensation, job evaluation and pay equity matters.
• Participates on Joint City/Union Job Evaluation Committees in administering job evaluation programs.
• Participates in the design, development and delivery of training tools for various stakeholders.
• Participates in developing project plans to ensure projects/programs are delivered on time and on target.
• Represents the division on corporate initiatives and divisional work teams.

 

What You Bring To The Role:
 

1. Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Business etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or other relevant professional designation/certification is an asset.
2. Professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) is an asset.
3. Considerable experience in the human resources field including experience in compensation, job evaluation and pay equity.
4. Extensive experience utilizing analytical, research and problem solving skills with an ability to recommend solutions to compensation issues.
5. Experience providing excellent customer service and establishing effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
6. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Pay Equity Act and employment and related legislation such as the Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Collective Agreements, and human resource policies and practices.
7. Ability to deliver the consistent application of access, equity, diversity and human rights consideration in compensation program delivery.
8. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, by participating in setting and achieving the teams' goals and objectives, making significant contributions, and providing input and feedback.
9. Effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
10. Exceptional oral and written communications skills with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
11. Proficient in using a variety of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.

12. Ability to adhere to the City's motto, mission, values and ethics.
     

Why You Will Love Working at The City:
 

1. We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in today’s fast paced world.
2. A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation, and other unique offerings.
3. We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
4. We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
5. Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusions comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each other’s professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion. 

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.