Compensation Specialist

Job Description:

Role SummaryThis Compensation Specialist has primary accountability for the governance, execution, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business priorities. The role independently manages compensation cycles, offer guidelines, benefits program design and oversight, and rewards analytics, applying professional judgment to balance talent attraction, internal equity, and cost effectiveness. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the design, governance, and ongoing evolution of total rewards programs, including compensation philosophy, job architecture, spanet benchspaning, internal equity, and pay transparency principles. Ensure frameworks are applied consistently and aligned with business strategy.Lead the execution and governance of annual compensation cycles, including salary planning, promotions, and merit. Manage off-cycle compensation requests using established controls and provide sound, data-driven recommendations.Deliver clear, analytical insights and recommendations to senior leaders to support compensation decisions, workforce planning, and cost management, translating complex data into actionable business guidance.Design, document, and maintain offer-setting guardrails that balance spanet competitiveness, internal equity, affordability, and compliance. Manage benefits and savings program designs to ensure cost effectiveness, competitive positioning, and a strong employee experience. Monitor vendor performance, evaluate plan design options, and support program changes and renewals.Ensure compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, legislative and reporting requirements across total rewards programs. Education, Skills and other Technical ExpertiseBachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or Benefits roles, with demonstrated ownership of programs, cycles, or governance activitiesExtensive knowledge, and hands-on experience, of total rewards practices, including compensation philosophy, job architecture, spanet pricing, internal equity analysis, and pay transparency.Familiarity with benefits and savings program design, renewals, vendor performance management, and cost analysis.Strong knowledge of rewards‑related compliance requirements, including taxation, employment legislation, and reporting obligations. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience will also be considered.

Job Ident #: 2160

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

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Job Info

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com