Senior Compensation Specialist​/Spécialiste senior, rémunération

This role is a key partner in designing, administering, and continuously improving compensation programs aligned with organizational objectives. You will lead compensation analysis, market benchmarking, salary structure governance, annual compensation cycles, and pay equity activities, while providing expert guidance to HR and leaders through data-driven insights and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

1) Compensation Strategy & Program Management

• Support the design, implementation, and evolution of compensation policies and strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Act as a subject matter expert on compensation practices (base salary, incentives/bonus, job leveling, salary structures).
• Provide consultative guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders on compensation decisions, internal equity, and competitive positioning.

2) Market Benchmarking & Analytics

• Lead market studies to compare and evaluate internal and external salary data and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Prepare, analyze, and present compensation reports and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring reporting to monitor trends (e.g., compa-ratio, salary distribution, equity indicators).

3) Salary Structures, Job Architecture & Governance

• Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of salary grids/structures and ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Partner with HR to support role evaluation, job matching, and leveling to ensure internal consistency and clarity.
• Contribute to policy documentation, decision frameworks, and compensation guidelines.

4) Annual Compensation Cycles (Merit, Bonus, Performance)

• Coordinate and support annual compensation processes including performance-linked salary adjustments and bonus cycles.
• Provide scenario modeling, budget support, and quality control (data validation, eligibility, approvals, audit trails).
• Create manager-facing materials and guidance (FAQs, training, toolkits) to drive consistent decision-making.

5) Pay Equity & Compliance

• Lead or co-lead the maintenance of the pay equity file and ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Prepare and update pay equity reporting for internal audits and/or regulatory submissions as required.
• Ensure compensation practices align with applicable laws and regulations and support internal controls.

6) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with HR and other stakeholders on projects such as benefits integration, HR audits, and process optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes through better tools, automation, and reporting.

The Work Environment

At Indero, you will work with brilliant and driven colleagues. Our values are collaboration, innovation, reliability, and responsiveness. We offer a stimulating work environment and attractive opportunities for advancement.

In this position, you will be eligible for the following perks:

• Flexible work schedule
• Permanent full-time position
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RRSP, vacation, personal days, virtual medical clinic, public transportation rebates, social activities)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Work Location

The successful candidate for this position has the option to work remotely anywhere in Canada, or from our headquarters in Montreal (in accordance with company policies and public health directives).

Occasional visits to our Montreal office may be required or encouraged.

About Indero

Indero is a CRO specialized in clinical trials. Based in Montreal, we have built a strong reputation for the quality of our research and services that exceed client expectations. Indero continues to grow and expand across North America and Europe.

Indero is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Please note that Indero only accepts applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada.

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