People Advisory Services - Compensation Consulting - Senior Staff - Toronto

People Advisory Services - Compensation Consulting - Senior Staff - TorontoLocation: Toronto
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: Oct 21, 2026
Requisition ID: 1754924
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The opportunityCompensation and rewards play a critical role in helping organizations attract, motivate, and retain talent. As a Senior Staff on EY's Compensation Consulting team, you'll help clients address complex compensation challenges across pay equity, executive and broad-based compensation, incentive design, job evaluation, and total rewards.
Using market insights, analytics, and leading practices, you'll support the design of reward programs that drive business performance and workforce success. Working with EY's Canadian team and global network of reward professionals, you'll gain exposure to diverse client challenges while building expertise in a rapidly evolving area of consulting.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Your key responsibilities
Conduct research and analysis to understand organizational issues, strategies, and industry trends related to compensation, total rewards, and talent attraction and retention.
Perform external market reviews to evaluate compensation and total rewards competitiveness against industry peers.
Support the design and implementation of compensation and total rewards strategies, including incentive plans that align with a pay-for-performance culture.
Participate in the development of job evaluation systems and provide support for job description writing and evaluation.
Conduct pay equity assessments to ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
Analyze total rewards packages to identify potential enhancements.
Participate in Merger and Acquisition activities and post-harmonization compensation engagements.
Prepare client reports, presentations, and other project materials with recommendations for senior management, HR leaders, and executives.
Build effective working relationships with clients and respond to client needs under the guidance of senior team members.
Collaborate with other team members to support the successful delivery of compensation and total rewards projects.
Collaborate in team brainstorming sessions to develop client recommendations.
Skills and attributes for success
Ability to combine data, market insights, and business context to solve complex compensation and rewards challenges.
Advanced analytical capabilities, including experience working with large datasets and developing executive-ready insights and presentations.
Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree majoring in business, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, or Human Resources.
2 or more years work experience in the field of compensation
What we look forWe're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We're looking for people with a genuine passion for compensation and total rewards, understanding and interested in the future of compensation and total rewards, and are inspired to help the world's leading multinational organizations achieve their compensation and total rewards strategies. If you are interested in being part of, and contributing to, a growing team and supporting organizations on solving their compensation and people agenda issues, then we are interested in you.
What we offer youWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skills.
Toronto: $84,000 to $126,000
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