Total Rewards & Operations Specialist

• Accountable to review all HR legislative requirements and ensure compliance with all statues and regulations
• Supports the development and implementation of the client’s compensation and benefits strategy, policies and processes
• Assists in the analysis and review of current compensation programs and processes, as well as the development of new programs, by researching market trends, analyzing competitive compensation survey data, conducting plan modeling and making recommendations for program changes
• Coordinates and supports compensation and benefits related special projects
• Supports the transition of HR strategy and policies into practical and effective compensation and benefit solutions including communications and system changes
• Supports the ongoing development and enhancement of HR systems, by participating as a subject matter expert, developing specification documents and testing changes
• Provides support for training, policy, communications related to compensation and benefits
• Regularly reviews and updates compensation and benefits documentation to ensure information is clear, concise and up to date

• Responsible for the implementation and administration of the ASO benefits contracts, including: EHC, Dental, Life, LTD, AD&D and the HCA
• Collaborate with Occupational Health and Wellness department and Long Term Disability provider on the client’s disability management efforts
• Conduct benefit analysis and provide solutions and recommendations for improvements when issues are raised
• Develop benefits related training materials and communication to employees, act as the first point of contact on all benefits inquiries
• Collaborate with the HR and payroll teams on special projects such as annual increases, government payout initiatives etc
• Assist with HOOPP Administration, answer employee inquiries and resolve escalations

• Researches, analyzes, synthesizes and presents HR data and reports as assigned
• Provides data and supporting information for collective bargaining, committees and continuous improvement initiatives related to compensation and benefits
• Conducts internal surveys and participates in external surveys on compensation and benefits, leading analysis and recommendations
• Providing in analysis of programs, including ad hoc reports and analysis
• Provides research and analytical support on executive compensation when requested
• Auditing and updating the HRIS system (Ceridian Dayforce) and ensuring compensation and benefit rates are configured correctly
• Assists with Payroll transaction processing as required
• Serves as a Payroll Back Up as required

• Undergraduate degree in Business and/or Human Resource Management
• Working towards PCP or CEBs
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP) preferred
• Compensation and benefits experience within a unionized environment
• Sound knowledge of compensation, benefits and labour relations principles
• Knowledge and experience using various sourcing tools
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as an HR professional in a unionized workplace
• Previous experience participating in costing aspect of the collective bargaining process an asset
• Healthcare or broader public sector experience in HR strongly preferred
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory association
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential along with well-established organization skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities while recognizing priorities.
• Good work and attendance record required.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.