At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

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Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard. Join the Pros! WhyYou’llLove Working Here - Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture - Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting day 1 - Competitiveretirement savings programincludingRRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25%Day1 - Paid vacation, sick time, andpaidbirthday off - Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities - Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products - Education reimbursement and ongoingcareer developmentopportunities

- Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives The Opportunity Wolseley Canada is looking for a Lead Compensation Analyst – Canada to serve as the primary compensation subject matter expert for the Canadian business. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this is a senior individual contributor role responsible for compensation programs nationally, including base pay, incentive programs, salary structures, job evaluation, market benchmarking, annual compensation planning, pay equity and compensation analytics. You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Payroll and business leaders, as well as Ferguson’s Compensation Centre of Excellence. This role requires someone who is hands‑on, highly independent and comfortable making decisions with limited direction.



A key initial priority will be supporting the Workday tenant migration, including compensation data cleanup, mapping, validation, testing and reconciliation.

What you will do

- Lead the compensation workstream for the migration of Wolseley Canada's Workday tenant into the Ferguson US tenant, including mapping structures, grades, ranges and plan configurations, data validation, testing and cutover.
- Build and maintain Canadian salary ranges, grades and market differentials, manage survey participation and conduct market pricing for new and existing roles.
- Evaluate roles, maintain job families and levels, and support organizational changes and acquisition integration.
- Execute the annual merit, salary review and incentive planning cycle, from guidelines and tools through implementation and reconciliation.
- Model and govern short‑term incentive plans and act as the compensation liaison to Finance on sales compensation.
- Provide evidence‑based recommendations on offers, promotions, market adjustments, job evaluations and compensation exceptions.
- Lead pay equity reviews and monitor pay transparency obligations across Canadian jurisdictions.
- Build dashboards and analyses on compa‑ratio, range penetration, pay movement and internal equity to support leadership decisions.

What you will bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
- 6+ years of progressive compensation experience.
- Strong experience with salary structures, market benchmarking, job evaluation and annual compensation cycles.
- Multi‑province Canadian compensation experience.
- Working knowledge of Canadian pay equity and pay transparency requirements.
- Advanced Workday Compensation and reporting experience.




- HRIS implementation or Workday tenant migration experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Strong compensation data analysis, reconciliation and data‑cleanup experience.
- Ability to work independently and manage work from issue identification through resolution.
- CCP designation, or progress toward CCP, strongly preferred.
- CHRL/CPHR is an asset.
- Strong consulting, communication, and influencing skills, with the confidence and sound judgment to provide recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Distribution, industrial or retail experience is an asset.

Base Salary: $90,000 to $105,000 + 10% MIP Existing Position: Backfill #INDCORP Our Commitment to You Wolseley Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process with accommodation available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Ready to Shape the Future?

Please note: Wolseley uses AI-assisted tools to support applicant screening. Where a salary range is posted, the total compensation range posted for this rolerepresentsthe total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable. Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience,skillsand qualifications relevant to the role.

Benefitseligibility varies based on employment status and contract length. Full‑time permanent positions are eligible for the full perks package. Fixed‑term contract positions may be eligible forhealth and dentalbenefits depending on the terms of the position.

Short‑term contract positions are not eligible for company‑sponsored benefits. This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

📌 Lead Compensation Analyst – Canada (Burlington, ON)
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