Senior Specialist, Total Rewards and HRIS

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 9,000 families annually.

Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.

Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

The Position:

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced total rewards professional to work within an organization that strives to build a "world of possibility" every day. As a Senior Specialist, Total Rewards & HRIS, you will be joining a team committed to the principles of equity and fairness who deliver Total Rewards and HRIS services for a diverse workforce. Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards & HRIS, you will work with a variety of departments to shape and maintain the Total Rewards Program. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and be a first point of contact for salary administration, job evaluation, and compensation enquiries. This is a regular full-time position in Salary Band G ($44.61-$55.75/hour, or $86,989.50-$108,712.50/year).

By joining our team, you will lead the daily administration, research, analysis, planning and delivery of Total Rewards programs including compensation, benefits, pension, HRIS, reporting and metrics. You will also support the planning, testing, implementation and maintenance of the Meditech system as well as other internal HR systems. This position also participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices.

Total Rewards (General)

• Act as SME in the analysis, advice, implementation of total rewards programs
• Lead and support ad-hoc, complex projects related to Total Rewards programs
• Assist in the review and revision of policies related to total rewards and systems and their interpretation
• Participate in process improvements and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies
• Support management's decision-making by providing total rewards options, conducting cost and benefits analysis

Compensation

• Lead full cycle annual salary increases for different categories of employees (globally funded employees, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses) including market analysis, determine increase eligibility, data validation, calculation, documentation of salary administration guidelines and communication
• Conduct market analysis to ensure market competitiveness. Analyze survey data, identify gaps, make recommendations, cost modelling and implement approved changes
• Resolve compensation/structure related issues or discrepancies as appropriate
• Maintain salary grid structure and ensure information is shared with the Talent Acquisition and Engagement Team
• Evaluate jobs, outline potential cost impact and address any job evaluation questions from leaders/employees
• Contribute to the continued effectiveness of job evaluation questionnaire forms and other documents

Benefits

• Participate in annual insurance renewals with external Benefits Consultants, forecast benefit expenses for corporate budgeting purposes
• Participate in quarterly update meeting with external Benefits Consultants to identify employees' benefits utilization trends, cost containment options and market trends to maintain competitiveness
• Contribute to decisions impacting Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability renewal and/or changes
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and recommend plan changes where necessary to ensure compliance

HRIS

• Contribute to efficient and effective HR reporting by determining reporting requirements, identifying appropriate data sources, analyzing and summarizing the required information
• Develop reports and conduct analysis on total rewards programs and plans including trends, cost projections in support of planning, presentations, and/or corporate budgeting
• Develop reports on multiple HR analytics to various teams
• Act as back up for auditing data entries to ensure data quality and accuracy. Communicate regularly with People & Culture team members to address any discrepancies identified

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in a relevant professional discipline (i.e. Human Resources, Business Administration, or Finance) or an equivalent combination of educational and work experience.
• Previous work experience conducting job evaluations and market analysis for compensation is required.
• Previous work experience in a total rewards or compensation and benefits role at the specialist, consultant, and/or senior level is preferred.
• CHRP/CHRL, CCP designations are assets.
• Working knowledge of project management disciplines, including experience scoping and sizing work efforts.
• Experience developing statistical and analytical reports.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of compensation, benefits, and HR technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of HR technologies and database applications (e.g. Access and Excel). Knowledge of Meditech or similar HRIS is an asset.
• Proficient working knowledge of statistics (e.g. descriptive, correlations, significance testing) and ability to apply statistical methodologies.
• Well-developed consulting and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated ability to assist in working through questions or unique situations.
• Business acumen with excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Well-developed time management skills.