Senior Compensation Analyst

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

***This position is a hybrid role based out of our 181 Bay Street, Toronto, ON or 1066 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC office.***

About you

You are a strategic and analytical professional with a customer-focused mindset, eager to take on high-profile projects in their early stages. With a strong ability to influence and collaborate across business functions and geographic regions, you excel in providing advisory support for compensation program administration. Your technical expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional service set you apart, and you thrive in navigating ambiguity while demonstrating sound judgment in resolving complex issues.

In this role, you will…

• Drive competitive compensation strategies by evaluating existing programs, including annual salary survey participation, conducting market research, benchmarking, and analyzing trends to ensure best-in-class practices.

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, collaborating with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide expert guidance on compensation-related matters.

• Lead the annual regional merit and bonus process, overseeing program administration and configuring systems like Workday to ensure a seamless and efficient experience.

• Enhance efficiency and compliance by developing and documenting streamlined processes aligned with regulatory requirements.

• Support the job evaluation and benchmarking process, partnering with HR and business leaders, and legal to ensure compliance, and uphold internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Support delivery of critical compensation projects, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and HRLT decision-makers.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance (or related fields)

• 4+ years of progressive experience in compensation

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including managing large databases and creating Excel charts

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions and trends demonstrating excellent critical thinking skills

• Experience with Job Architecture or Job Evaluation

• Experience with Workday and or a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is a plus

• Experience working with a US Client base including FLSA, EEO-1, and compliance issues is a plus

Under the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $74,690 to $109,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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What we offer: 

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network: Join a global team of 23,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].