Expert Compensation (15 months)

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Compensation Manager is responsible for playing a pivotal role in the design, development and management of compensation programs by supporting internal partners on numerous compensation challenges across various levels. The role supports the Compensation group and Human Resources (HR) functions in guiding partners to arrive at accurate strategic and compensation decisions. The position also plays an important role in the compensation decision process.

Main Responsibilities

Field Support

• Partner with HR Business Partners and Management to keep abreast with organizational changes and support the field on all compensation-related strategies to attract, retain and support talent within different functions of CN and subsidiaries

• Support different functions and subsidiaries on all compensation-related matters for Canada and the US

• Provide guidance and compensation recommendations for external hires and appointments, international and cross-border cases (in collaboration with the relocation team), systemic issues and complex cases

• Perform various compensation related analysis to support effective compensation-related decisions and provide interpretation, results and trends, including the optimization of HR processes related to rewards.

Job Evaluation and Ongoing Compensation Projects

• Participate in the job evaluation process

• Support partners in the preparation, review and evaluation of jobs to ensure understanding and appropriate actions

• Support other ad hoc projects (such as HR Transformation initiatives, various other analyses, etc.

Compensation Benchmarks, Surveys, Annual Salary Review and Proxy

• Participate in the general and market specific compensation surveys to ensure proper alignment with market practices and trends

• Perform annual benchmarking and compression reviews to support the annual compensation budget

• Provide direct support in the annual compensation budget preparations

• Partner with HR Business Partners during the compensation cycle to ensure that sound and transparent annual salary reviews align with business needs and interests

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.

Requirements

Experience

Compensation Management

• Minimum 7 years of experience in compensation management

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, or equivalent

Competencies

• Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

• Collaborates with others

• Project management

• Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

• Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes

• Tracks metrics and is accountable

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Solid understanding of all compensation plans and related compensation fields

• Ability to explain specialized and complex technical compensation issues

• Good understanding of employment legislation

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].

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