Compensation Advisor

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!
 
Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides comprehensive compensation, organization and job design, performance appraisal, and related compensation advisory services to TransLink and the operating companies. Delivers specialized technical expertise and professional advice through interpretation and application of compensation frameworks, policies, and procedures to business leaders and employees within designated client groups across TransLink and the operating companies. Manages assigned work and projects from start to finish, participates in program and process reviews, providing analysis, input, and recommendations to support continuous improvement. Provides technical guidance and support to compensation support staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides compensation. organization/job design, and performance appraisal services to TransLink and the operating companies. Responsibilities include job evaluation, research, compensation surveys, market reviews, pay design, general/merit increases, salary administration oversight, and other related activities. May also may manage projects from start to finish.

Proactively provides expertise in delivery of advisory and coaching services, including interpretation of related policies and procedures to all levels of business leaders and employees in designated client groups across TransLink and the operating companies. Involves in diagnosing business requirements and issues pertaining to organization/job design, job evaluation, performance appraisal, and other related matters, and developing/recommending business-aligned 
solutions.

Carries out evaluation of exempt and bargaining unit jobs for designated groups across TransLink and the operating companies. Recommends pay levels and addresses related issues, including response to job evaluation appeals and supporting related conflict resolution processes.

Carries out an active role in the job evaluation process in the review of all exempt and bargaining unit jobs. Ensures consistent and appropriate application of job evaluation methodology with a view to preserving the integrity and credibility of the programs.

Participates in educating business leaders and staff on compensation programs, principles and processes, with a view to fostering transparency and understanding.

Participates in compensation and related process and program reviews and recommends changes to support operational and program efficiencies.

Provides status updates on projects and assignments to the Manager, Compensation, also keeping them informed of any critical issues and recommending course of action.

Partners at key intervals with HR Business Partners at TransLink and the operating companies, collaborating on information sharing, problem-solving, and achieving desired business outcomes for designated client groups.

Participates in People & Culture initiatives and activities as directed and works autonomously on designated compensation projects and assignments which include developing reports and recommendations on compensation, organization design, and the annual performance appraisal.

Provides technical guidance to compensation support staff. Also develops relationships and liaises with external counterparts to share best practices and technical resources.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position typically requires a degree in Human Resources complemented by at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the field, with a strong focus on compensation, job and organizational design and evaluation. WorldatWork Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation would be an asset. Combination of education and experience will be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to the Human Resources field with emphasis on compensation, including organization/job design, performance appraisal process, job evaluation, surveys, market reviews, pay design, , merit distribution, and salary administration.

Solid interpersonal and communication skills with ability to provide advice, consultation and guidance to business leaders across TransLink and the operating companies, actively participate in job evaluation panel discussions, address issues of a sensitive nature, and influence others on a wide range of compensation, organization/job design, and related matters.

Solid planning and organizational skills to carry out end-to-end project management of compensation and related assignments.

Applies strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to determine sound approaches for addressing day-to-day, mid-term, and longer-term compensation issues, including those of a sensitive nature.

Solid analytical skills to deliver a wide range of compensation-related analysis and evaluation.
 
Solid working knowledge of all office applications.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C. 

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from  $84,480 - $126,720 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. 

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying?  Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply.  Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  For a confidential  inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].