HR CONSULTANT COMPENSATION

• Job ID: 50544
• Job Category: Human Resources
• Division & Section: People & Equity, Total Rewards 
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto, M5V 3C6
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy (18 months)
• Salary: $86,716.00 - $112,255.00
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 03-OCT-2024 to 17-OCT-2024 
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Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of over 2.9 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities, Toronto is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture.

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2024, the City of Toronto promotes professional development and is committed to providing opportunities to lead, learn and grow. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.

Our People and Equity Division delivers critical functions within the City's complex multi-site, multi- division, multi stakeholder and union and non-unionized environment. A team of approximately 42,000 employees are the driving force behind the City's ability to provide programs and services to residents, business and visitors to this community.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will work collaboratively with Senior Consultants, Consultants and assigned clients and key stakeholders to participate in job design and divisional re-organization projects.  You will also ensure fairness and equity in the provision of compensation, job evaluation and pay equity services for a diverse organization and workforce.

Get ready for a human resources career like no other: join our expanding Total Rewards team as an HR Consultant, Compensation and work for the City you love!

What You Will Do:
 

• Provides compensation expertise, consultation, interpretation, and direct human resource services to assigned divisions.
• As a member of a team of human resource professionals, provides input into the development of goals and objectives based on corporate and divisional priorities.
• Provides input into programs/projects, developing recommendations, implementing solutions and ensuring quality in service delivery.
• Provides client-driven, consulting services and strategic advice and support to assigned divisions.
• Participates in the development, research, analysis, costing, implementation and/or negotiations of compensation programs, pay equity plans, job design and wage/salary administration and policies.
• Participates on a team of human resources professionals providing a range of human resources expertise, interpretation and consultation to clients for all aspects of compensation including job evaluation, job design, pay equity, wage/salary administration, compensation policy interpretation etc.
• Provides effective human resource management consultation/issue resolution services, interpretation and guidance to management, employees, and external organizations, requiring knowledge of human resource management and interpretation of legislation, collective agreements, policies, programs and processes related to compensation.
• Provides a quality control function as it relates to workload management, identifying continuous improvement, setting output targets/deliverables and metrics.
• Participates in the development of human resources policies, practices and procedures.
• Partners with Payroll, Legal Services and other functional areas in human resources in the delivery, implementation and resolution of human resources matters.
• Prepares and acts as a witness for mediation and arbitration hearings related to compensation, job evaluation and pay equity matters.
• Participates on Joint City/Union Job Evaluation Committees in administering job evaluation programs.
• Participates in the design, development and delivery of training tools for various stakeholders.
• Participates in developing project plans to ensure projects/programs are delivered on time and on target.
• Represents the division on corporate initiatives and divisional work teams.

What You Bring To The Role:
 

1. Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Business etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or other relevant professional designation/certification is an asset.
2. Professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) is an asset.
3. Considerable experience in the human resources field including experience in compensation, job evaluation and pay equity.
4. Extensive experience utilizing analytical, research and problem solving skills with an ability to recommend solutions to compensation issues.
5. Experience providing excellent customer service and establishing effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
6. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Pay Equity Act and employment and related legislation such as the Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Collective Agreements, and human resource policies and practices.
7. Ability to deliver the consistent application of access, equity, diversity and human rights consideration in compensation program delivery.
8. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, by participating in setting and achieving the teams' goals and objectives, making significant contributions, and providing input and feedback.
9. Effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
10. Exceptional oral and written communications skills with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
11. Proficient in using a variety of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.

12. Ability to adhere to the City's motto, mission, values and ethics.
     

Why You Will Love Working at The City:
 

1. We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in today’s fast paced world.
2. A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation, and other unique offerings.
3. We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
4. We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
5. Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusions comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each other’s professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion. 
    

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
 

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.