Compensation Analyst

DescriptionWe are looking for a Compensation Analyst with strong technical fundamentals and the drive to take on scope that goes well beyond a typical analyst role. This position sits within the Total Rewards function, reporting directly to the Total Rewards Director. You will own our annual survey participation, lead job matching and market pricing, operationalize outputs in Workday Advanced Compensation, and serve as a day-to-day compensation resource for HR Business Partners. This role offers genuine breadth and a real opportunity to build expertise across the full compensation lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end annual survey submissions to Aon/Radford and Mercer, including incumbent file construction, job matching, data validation, and timely submissionLead market pricing for job families across high-tech, AI/ML, professional services, and BPOsegmentsAnalyze published survey data to develop and maintain salary bands with guidance from the Total Rewards DirectorBuild and configure compensation plans, eligibility rules, grade profiles, and compensation grade segments in Workday Advanced CompensationServe as a day-to-day compensation resource for HRBPs, responding to compensation inquiries involving market positioning, internal equity, job matching, and offer recommendationsContribute to the implementation of CompTool, an external compensation platform beingintroduced to improve total rewards operationsBuild and maintain compensation reports covering compa ratio distributions, range penetration, and geographic differentialsCore CompetenciesAnalytical and precise:Produces reliable work and takes ownership of accuracy without being remindedClear communicatorCan explain compensation logic to an HRBP or business leader without using jargon as a shieldSelf-directedManages workload and priorities without requiring step-by-step direction on well-defined tasksCollaborativeUnderstands that compensation decisions touch many stakeholders and actively keeps the right people informedGrowth-orientedApproaches new tools, frameworks, and scope as opportunity rather than overloadLeadership CompetenciesProviding leadership, leading change, building effective teams, managing internal stakeholdersFunctional CompetenciesWorkday Advanced Compensation configuration and administrationAon/Radford and Mercer survey job matching and data analysisAdvanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, compa ratio and band spread models)Salary band design and market pricing analysisWillis Towers Watson job architecture alignment and gap identificationCompensation reporting and analyticsQualifications Required3 or more years of compensation experience with direct involvement in benchmarking, salaryband work, or compensation systems administrationHands-on experience in Workday Advanced Compensation, including configuration ofcompensation plans, eligibility rules, grade profiles, or job profilesExperience working with Aon/Radford and/or Mercer compensation surveys, including jobmatching and data analysisDemonstrated ability to work with survey data to inform salary band construction or market pricing recommendationsFamiliarity with structured job architecture frameworksPrior exposure to WillisTowers Watson grading methodology is a strong plusStrong attention to detail in data handling a mustPreferredCertified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork, or actively working toward itExperience benchmarking for BPO or outsourcing environments, particularly using Mercer dataFamiliarity with technology sector compensation benchmarks, including software engineering,AI/ML,and product management job familiesPrior involvement in a compensation tool or HRIS implementation, including UAT, documentation, or change management supportBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Psychology, or a related fieldAbout CompanyTELUS Digital is the customer experience transformation partner to the world's most admired brands. Our diverse team weaves data, technology, and human ingenuity to deliver differentiated customer journeys, drive operational effectiveness, and scale AI solutions with meaningful value and positive impact.We craft real-world solutions in the moments that matter, from customer acquisition to lifelong loyalty. Enabled by our global reach - spanning 78,000 experts in 33 countries - and deep industry expertise, we help over 600 organizations make the customer experience feel effortless.Our solutions span Data & AI, Digital Experience & IT, CX Management and Trust & Safety. At the core of our innovation is Fuel iX™, an enterprise-grade generative AI platform that helps clients safely access and optimize leading LLMs to scale their own AI from pilot to production.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementAt TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicant's qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.