Our client, a large Canadian organization with national operations, is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join their Total Rewards team. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is highly analytical, passionate about employee experience, and enjoys collaborating across HR functions to support compensation, benefits, and pension initiatives.As part of a high-performing and service-oriented HR team, you will work closely with internal partners, vendors, and external stakeholders to deliver programs that attract and retain talent.Responsibilities:Compensation & Job EvaluationSupport salary benchmarking using external market dataAssist with compensation reviews and annual salary planningEvaluate job descriptions to support internal equity and consistent gradingMaintain compensation-related databases and survey submissionsGroup Benefits & LeavesAct as a resource for employees with advantages-related inquiriesCollaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve benefit claims and issuesCoordinate enrollment and communication during benefits renewal periodsSupport disability and leave management, ensuring smooth administration and compliancePension & Retirement PlansAssist employees in understanding and accessing pension and retirement plansEnsure timely and accurate processing of contributions and changesCollaborate with third-party administrators and internal payroll for reconciliations and auditsSupport preparation for year-end reporting and pension compliance documentationRequired Skills and Knowledge:Strong understanding of compensation practices,



benefits administration, and pension programs in a Canadian contextAbility to interpret and apply HR policies, benefit plan documents, and related legislationHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and financial informationExcellent communication skills with a service-oriented approach to employee inquiriesAbility to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentialitySkilled in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups); experience with HRIS platforms is a plusStrong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesCollaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across HR, payroll, and external vendorsEducation and Experience:Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field2+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or pension administrationProficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with HRIS systems (Workday is an asset)CEBS, CHRP, or CCP designation (or working toward certification) is considered a strong assetExcellent attention to detail and comfort working with numbers and dataStrong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindsetBilingual (French & English) – considered an assetSummit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Total Rewards Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 Summit Search Group
📍 Ottawa