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Global Compensation Specialist

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Sep 28, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The specialist will develop and implement global compensation strategies, including benefits and salary forecasting, while acting as a trusted advisor to leadership. They are responsible for managing the annual compensation planning cycle in Workday and leading benefits renewal processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Job details

HYBRID - Québec City, Canada What is Equisoft? Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts. With its business-driven approach, in-depth industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its customers meet the challenges of this era of digital transformation. Why Choose Equisoft? With 950+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below: Hiring Location: Canada (Montreal or Quebec City) You are working in a collaborative hybrid workspace Full-time Permanent Role Benefits available day 1: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan, Telemedicine Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Number of hours per week: 40 Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University) Role: The Specialist - Global Compensation & Benefits reports to the Vice-President of Human Resources and works closely with the Human Resources and management teams. The ideal candidate will act with autonomy as a trusted advisor and key player to support the Human Resources function and the management team on compensation best practices (monetary and non-monetary), benefits, salary forecasts, market data analysis, compensation budget and mid- and long-term compensation strategy. Your Day with Equisoft Develop and present the global compensation strategy, including proposals, results, and success metrics to executive leadership Assess, propose and implement strategic recommendations and enhancements to our compensation programs, policies and processes in collaboration with the HR team Stay updated on best practices to ensure competitive compensation offerings Serve as the go-to expert for complex compensation questions across the organization Perform market research and statistical analysis to develop our Global Compensation strategy Administer the annual compensation planning cycle in Workday, including system configuration, data validation, manager training, processing compensation changes, preparing payroll data, and ensuring 100% accuracy of all calculations and approvals by established deadlines Recommend and benchmark benefits plans, including health, welfare, and retirement, to ensure competitiveness and compliance with local regulations Lead the annual benefits renewal process including RFP preparation, vendor management, plan design analysis, cost modeling, and implementation coordination across all jurisdictions by renewal deadlines Develop coaching and training materials related to their area of expertise for both managers and HR team Requirements B.A. in Administration, Industrial Relations, Actuarial Science, Human Resources or other relevant training 10+ years’ experience in global compensation Excellent knowledge of French and English (oral and written) Demonstrated experience with Workday, specifically Core HCM (compensation) and Advanced Compensation modules (configuration, reporting, and administration) Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, data validation, and complex formulas for compensation modeling and forecasting Very good interpersonal and communication skills Ease in dealing with members of all levels of management in the organization and with external resources Experience presenting business cases and program results to senior leadership Ability to synthesize complex information and present it in clear, accessible terms adapted to diverse audiences, from employees to executive leadership Proven ability to troubleshoot complex compensation issues independently Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines for compensation cycles, benefits renewals, and reporting requirements Be trustworthy and act with integrity Work independently with minimal supervision once trained on processes Nice to Haves: Knowledge of Spanish CPHR Member Experience in information technology industry Experience with international companies Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexal orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess over 10 years of experience in global compensation. Proficiency in Workday, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences are essential requirements.