Total Rewards Specialist
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3 - 5 years of equivalent experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
The Total Rewards Specialist supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and reward programs that attract, retain, and engage talent. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organization goals.
Responsibilities
Total Rewards Program Design & Governance
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
The Total Rewards Specialist supports the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and reward programs that attract, retain, and engage talent. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organization goals.
Responsibilities
Total Rewards Program Design & Governance
- Design, implement, and maintain competitive total rewards programs, including direct and indirect compensation/benefits/retirement program elements
- Support annual compensation cycles such as merit reviews, incentive payouts, and salary adjustments. Develop and maintain compensation frameworks, salary structures, job classifications, and governance guidelines to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Collaborate and work with external partners and third-party vendors for benefits and retirement matters.
- Conduct job evaluations and maintain job architecture frameworks aligned to organizational and talent strategies.
- Perform market pricing and benchmarking using external salary surveys and internal data.
- Monitor labour market trends, emerging rewards practices, and regulatory changes, recommending enhancements as needed.
- Develop costing models, financial impact assessments, and “what‑if” scenarios to support compensation decisions.
- Provide regular and ad hoc reporting on total reward programs, workforce trends, and key metrics.
- Prepare data‑driven insights and presentation materials for senior leadership and Compensation Committee discussions.
- Ensure compliance with compensation impacting legislation (e.g. Pay Equity), DC and DB regulatory filings and other applicable employment and rewards regulations.
- Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of total regards policies, procedures, and controls.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to mitigate total reward‑related risks and ensure consistent application of programs
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and leaders on total reward decisions, policies, and best practices.
- Educate managers and employees on total reward programs to promote transparency and understanding.
- Collaborate across HR to continuously improve total rewards programs, ensuring alignment with business and people strategies.
- University degree or Human Resources Post Diploma
- 3 - 5 years of equivalent experience
- CCP, CEBS designation preferred
- Knowledge or experience in ETL, Data Analytics is nice to have
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
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Responsibilities
Design, administer, and improve compensation, benefits, and retirement programs, including compensation cycles, job architecture, market benchmarking, and compliance. Develop analytical models and reports, advise HR partners and leaders, and support clear, consistent application of total rewards programs.
Requirements
Requires a university degree or Human Resources post-diploma and 3–5 years of equivalent experience. CCP or CEBS designation is preferred, and ETL or data analytics experience is an asset.
Skills
- Total Rewards Program Design
- Compensation Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Retirement Programs
- Compensation Cycle Management
- Salary Structures
- Job Evaluation
- Job Architecture
- Market Pricing
- Salary Benchmarking
- Data Analytics
- Cost Modeling
- Financial Impact Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy Development
- HR Business Partnership
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings Program With Company Match
- Company Team Wear Allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company-Sponsored Social Events
- Community Volunteering
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
- Logistics
Keywords
- Total Rewards
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Retirement Programs
- Merit Reviews
- Incentive Payouts
- Salary Adjustments
- Salary Structures
- Job Classifications
- Job Evaluation
- Job Architecture
- Market Pricing
- Salary Surveys
- Benchmarking
- Labour Market Trends
- Costing Models
- Financial Impact Assessments
- Data Analytics
- ETL
- Pay Equity
- Defined Contribution Plans
- Defined Benefit Plans
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- HR Business Partners
- CCP
- CEBS