Compensation and Job Evaluation Specialist

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager Organizational Design and Compensation this position is responsible for providing leadership expert knowledge guidance recommendations and support for job evaluation and compensation to management employees and partners. This includes accountability for conducting complex analysis and maintenance of job evaluation and compensation programs ensuring compliance and equity. Delivers services to both union and non-union

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Provides consultation recommendations implementation support and subject matter expertise to People Equity and Culture (PEC) partners managers and staff on job evaluation compensation matters policies and practices.
• Collaborates with the organizational design team on structural initiatives and related matters.
• Provides input and advice on compensation policies and practices to ensure compliance and fairness.
• Collaborates with PEC partners to support organizational changes advising on alternate structures and identifying job description and evaluation impacts.
• Develops partnerships with regional staff and external counterparts to stay informed on best practices and labour market insights.
• Conducts job evaluations of new revised and existing unionized and non-unionized positions.
• Conducts detailed job analysis and leads meetings with management to review position scope and responsibilities.
• Analyzes assesses and evaluates job duties to determine scope grade classification market value and internal equity for new and existing positions including compensation and classification adjustments.
• Advises and supports management on the job evaluation (JE) process and the interpretation and administration of JE protocols and procedures.
• Researches develops and streamlines job descriptions to ensure accurate reflection of responsibilities adhering to established standards.
• Identifies and mitigates potential labour relations and compensation issues in draft job descriptions and organizational charts.
• Leads and participates in job review meetings with management; facilitates consensus on ratings through the Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Human Resources (HR) Business Commerce or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related compensation experience preferably in a unionized environment or with a public sector employer including progressive knowledge in job evaluation and job analysis.
• Working knowledge of HR practices including Ontario ESA Pay Equity organizational design and HR planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR functions collective agreement interpretation and compensation practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with an HRMS to collect organize and analyze large volumes of employee data to enable informed decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal diplomatic and organizational skills with the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Highly detail-oriented with proven ability to multitask thrive in fast paced environments while managing competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical mathematical and research skills with a proven ability to interpret trends and deliver high-quality writing editing and presentations.