The Senior Analyst, Compensation delivers strategic consultation and end-to-end analytical support across global compensation programs. Merging base pay governance with incentive compensation administration, this role supports market pricing, job architecture maintenance, variable pay execution, and data-driven rewards modeling. Working closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership, you will translate complex compensation analytics into actionable insights that drive business strategy, maintain market competitiveness, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Base Pay & Job Architecture Governance
- Evaluate, price, and level job roles across multiple business units; maintain enterprise Job Architecture and salary band structures.
- Support external benchmarking efforts, participate in salary surveys, and analyze market trends to ensure competitive pay positioning.
- Conduct internal equity analyses and consult with HR Business Partners and business leaders on offer recommendations, promotions, and retention packages.
- Incentive Compensation & Variable Pay Administration
- Administer incentive pay processes, including document drafting, eligibility management, payout calculations, and file consolidation.
- Audit payments for plan compliance, policy rules, guaranteed terms, and state payday laws prior to payroll submission.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and first escalation level for pay discrepancies, calculation inquiries, and manual check requests.
- Annual Rewards Planning & Strategic Analytics
- Play a core role in the annual compensation planning cycle (merit, short-term incentives, and performance rewards).
- Structure, analyze, and present complex compensation datasets to help leadership make informed pay decisions.
- Partner with Finance to model variable incentive metrics and evaluate program effectiveness across diverse business lines.
- Drive process improvements, compensation reporting automation, and data analytics initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4–6+ years of dedicated compensation experience combining base pay analysis and incentive/variable pay administration.
- Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a plus.
- Technical & Analytical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables) and HRIS/Payroll systems; proven ability to synthesize large, complex data sets into executive-ready insights.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of total rewards principles, global compensation strategies, and labor regulations (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, state payday laws).
- Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management capability in fast-paced environments, and a self-starter mindset.
We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:
- Great Place to Work
- Forbes World's Best Employers
- Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies
- Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies
Skills Required
- 4-6+ years of dedicated compensation experience, including base pay analysis and incentive or variable pay administration
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills, including complex formulas, modeling, and pivot tables
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into executive-ready insights
- Knowledge of total rewards principles, global compensation strategies, FLSA, Equal Pay Act, and state payday laws
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills in fast-paced environments
- Self-starter mindset
What We Do
Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Centre (CB-TREC) is an Ontario based real estate brokerage with offices in Toronto, Vaughan, Newmarket, Barrie, Innisfil, and Orillia. Their experienced team of residential and commercial agents operate across southern Ontario, helping clients reach a wide range of real estate goals. Originally founded in 1906, the Coldwell Banker brand was built on a commitment to professionalism and customer service which remains the cornerstone of our business philosophy today. Coldwell Banker is one of the oldest real estate companies in the country and this experience has helped us achieve the highest sales volume of any national real estate franchise* — double our nearest competitor. A Different Kind Of Brokerage At Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Centre, creating opportunities for our clients and our people is the foundation of our business. So whether you’re ready to buy a home, sell your existing one, or are looking for a rewarding new career, creating the right opportunity for you to achieve your dream is the core principle that’s helped us consistently grow our brokerage since 2000. Our Team Coldwell Banker TREC has Sales Representatives that cover both residential and commercial real estate. Their knowledge and experience can guide you through the real estate process and help you with all the details before, during and after the sale.
