Analyst, Total Rewards (2026) 12 Month Contract
Job Summary
ABOUT ONEX:
Onex is an investor and asset manager that invests capital on behalf of Onex shareholders and clients across the globe. Formed in 1984 we have a long track record of creating value for our clients and shareholders. Onex became a public company in 1987 and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ONEX. Onex two primary businesses are Private Equity and Private Equity we raise funds from third-party investors and invest them along with Onex own investing capital through the funds of our private equity platforms: Onex Partners and ONCAP. Similarly in Credit we raise and invest capital across several private credit liquid credit and public equity strategies.
Our investors include a broad range of global clients including public and private pension plans sovereign wealth funds insurance companies family offices and high net worth individuals. Onex has $55.9 billion in assets under management of which $8.4 billion is Onex own investing capital. We generate value for our shareholders through two segments: Investing and Asset Management.
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Onex is seeking an Analyst Total Rewards for a 12-month contract to support the effective delivery of HR operations with a focus on employment lifecycle updates payroll and compensation administration and data integrity. This role plays an important part in ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee changes maintaining high-quality HR data and supporting Total Rewards programs.
Working closely with HR Payroll Finance and other key stakeholders this hire will help deliver a seamless employee experience ensure compliance with internal processes and contribute to ongoing improvements in HR operations. This opportunity is well suited to a detail-oriented and intellectually curious professional who combines strong technical capability with sound judgment collaboration and clear communication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employment Lifecycle & HR Operations
- Execute end-to-end employment lifecycle updates including onboarding offboarding internal transfers and leaves of absence
- Maintain and update employee records in HRIS systems with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
- Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to employment changes policies and processes
- Ensure all lifecycle updates are processed in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Leverage AI tools to improve the efficiency consistency and quality of HR operational processes including workflow automation documentation inquiry management and process mapping
- Identify opportunities to use AI to streamline repetitive HR tasks reduce manual work and improve the employee and manager experience
Payroll & Compensation Support
- Support payroll administration by ensuring employee data changes are accurately reflected for payroll processing (e.g. compensation updates deductions status changes)
- Assist with payroll-related reconciliations validations and issue resolution
- Assist with compensation benchmarking pay equity analysis compensation planning and reporting
- Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of payroll and compensation processes leveraging AI tools where appropriate
Data Integrity & HR Systems
- Support the accuracy completeness and integrity of HR data across systems
- Perform regular audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve data discrepancies
- Partner with Payroll Benefits and Finance teams to ensure employee data is accurately reflected across systems
- Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support operational needs and decision-making
- Identify opportunities and contribute to improvements in data quality and HR processes
- Apply AI and automation tools to assess HR data quality flag inconsistencies improve reporting efficiency and support more proactive HR operations
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in HR operations Total Rewards Data Management or HRIS administration
- Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems is beneficial (e.g. Workday ADP SAP Oracle)
- Proficiency in Excel is required; experience with data tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau or SQL) is an asset
- Demonstrated interest in or experience using AI automation or workflow tools to improve processes reporting and data accuracy
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and data management skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy process improvement and problem-solving
COMPENSATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The expected base salary range for this position is C$55000 to $70000 on an annualized basis.
All-in compensation may vary based on several factors such as relative experience education level attained certification(s) geographical location etc. to account for local market conditions.
This position is for a current vacancy.
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Our Team & Commitment:
Onex is led by the firms CEO Bobby Le Blanc as well as experienced leaders at each of our businesses. We have approximately 120 investment professionals across all platforms supported by approximately 165 professionals dedicated to our corporate functions and investment platforms. Consistent with our One Onex approach the teams share and leverage sector expertise and sourcing and origination of opportunities across all business lines. Our culture is guided by our strong commitment to accountability intellectual honesty and respect for all our partners and stakeholders. Onex was formed on principles of entrepreneurialism and responsible investing and our team is united in recognizing the value of collaboration diversity of perspective and background and an inclusive environment. Our team is a critical factor in our success and attracting and retaining the best people and strongest investors are an important competitive advantage. Also crucial to our long-term success is the alignment of interests between the Onex management team the Onex Board of Directors shareholders and our limited partners. Members of our management team and Board of Directors have a significant long-term ownership in Onex shares and invest meaningfully in our funds. We believe this alignment creates stronger relationships with both our limited partners and shareholders.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion:
Onex recognizes that a diverse team and inclusive environment are vital in contributing to our continued success as an investor and asset manager. We believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes for us and our stakeholders including the companies we invest in our shareholders investors and clients as well as the communities we commitment to diversity and inclusion includes increasing our focus on attracting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds creating additional awareness of diversity issues and benefits fostering and inspiring a more supportive environment where inclusivity is expected and prioritized and embedding accountability for diversity throughout the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council which is co-chaired by our CEO and our Head of Shareholder Relations and Communications includes representation from across all business platforms and geographies. The Council is responsible for championing diversity and inclusion across the firm including supporting the development and success of Onex employee resource groups.
Onex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Onex is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process please contact
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the country where the role is based or eligible for any necessary work authorization or permit.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Founded in 1984, we manage and invest capital on behalf of our shareholders and institutional investors. We offer access to differentiated investment platforms and a range of private investment strategies and opportunities. Our team is creative, experienced and driven to outperform.