Posted 6 days ago
Senior Advisor, Compensation & Data
@ VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc
Ottawa, ON · Québec, QC · Toronto, ON · Montréal, QC
Overview
Alto, a high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City and Toronto, is hiring a Senior Advisor, Compensation & Data to advise the Talent & Culture team and leaders on compensation programs, analyze pay data, and improve HRIS compensation processes. The role requires eight years of compensation experience, offers flexible hybrid work across Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto or Ottawa, and includes benefits and an incentive program.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate annual salary reviews and incentive programs
- Advise HR partners and managers on compensation policies
- Conduct compensation analyses, job evaluations and market studies
- Develop dashboards, KPIs and compensation reports
- Serve as primary resource for compensation modules in the HRIS
Requirements summary:
- University degree in HR, business, finance, economics or related field
- Minimum eight years of compensation experience
- Advanced Excel and strong quantitative skills
- Experience with HR systems, preferably SAP SuccessFactors
- Excellent French and English communication
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Finance, Economics |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Transit support |
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VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc
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La voie du futur – transformer le transport ferroviaire avec un train à grande vitesse entre Québec et Toronto | The track of the future – transforming rail travel with a high-speed train connecting Toronto and Québec City
- LinkedIn followers
- 25,280
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 252
- Business categories
- Railroad
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc
- Alto
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
La voie du futur – transformer le transport ferroviaire avec un train à grande vitesse entre Québec et Toronto | The track of the future – transforming rail travel with a high-speed train connecting Toronto and Québec City
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 42 |
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At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.
Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Compensation & Data. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 4 offices: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto or Ottawa.
The role
Reporting to the Director, Global Compensation, the Senior Advisor, Compensation & Data serves as a trusted advisor to the Talent & Culture team, managers, and senior leadership on compensation programs and related processes.
The Senior Advisor, Compensation & Data plays a key role in the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs. They also contribute to the optimization of compensation-related processes within the HRIS. In addition, they are responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to support decision-making, internal equity, and external competitiveness.
The responsibilities
Compensation
- Coordinate and oversee the execution of annual salary review cycles and incentive compensation programs;
- Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to HR Business Partners, managers, and leaders on compensation policies, programs, and practices;
- Conduct compensation analyses, job evaluations, and market studies to support organizational decision-making;
- Participate in the design, update, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, policies, and guidelines;
- Develop and deliver information sessions and training on compensation programs;
- Support internal and external audits related to compensation programs and processes under their responsibility.
HR Data
- Develop and maintain dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reports related to compensation and workforce metrics;
- Ensure the integrity, quality, and consistency of data used in compensation analyses and processes.
HR Systems and Continuous Improvement
- Serve as the primary resource for compensation-related processes and modules within the HRIS;
- Participate in the configuration, testing, implementation, and optimization of compensation-related systems, tools, and processes;
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation, simplification, and continuous process improvement.
The requirements
- University degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline;
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in compensation;
- Demonstrated experience in compensation and data management;
- Experience using and optimizing HR systems, preferably SAP SuccessFactors;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong quantitative analytical skills;
- Excellent problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities;
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sound judgment;
- Ability to handle highly confidential information;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
Why join our innovative team?
- Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
- Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
- Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
- A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
- Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
- An incentive compensation program.
- Flexible hybrid work mode.
- A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
- A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.
We work to create high-performance, diversified teams
At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.
Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.
Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration.
To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.
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