Total Rewards Analyst

Winpak Corporate is seeking a Total Rewards Analyst to join its Corporate Human Resources team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards, you will turn complex workforce data into clear insights that support compensation, benefits, retirement, employee well-being and recognition programs across Canada, the United States and Mexico. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance and external providers to improve reporting accuracy, support annual program cycles and strengthen the employee experience. This is an opportunity for an analytical Total Rewards professional who enjoys solving problems and making data meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and reconcile workforce, compensation, benefits and retirement data across systems; investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Develop dashboards, reports, analytical models and metrics to explain Total Rewards costs, participation and workforce trends to stakeholders.
• Conduct market benchmarking, salary survey analysis, job evaluations and internal pay equity reviews; prepare evidence-based compensation recommendations.
• Support annual salary review, merit, incentive and recognition processes through eligibility checks, data modelling, calculation validation and reporting.
• Analyze benefits, retirement, well-being, leave and return-to-work data to inform program reviews, renewals and business cases.
• Maintain compensation structures, job evaluation documentation, reporting methodologies and Total Rewards program records.
• Support human resources information systems, reporting tools, system testing, data quality improvements and process enhancements.
• Prepare clear presentations, employee communications and educational materials; collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance and external program partners.
• Handle confidential employee information responsibly, meet reporting deadlines and escalate exceptions or policy decisions to the Manager, Total Rewards.

Required Qualifications

• A university degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant Total Rewards experience covering compensation and related programs such as benefits, retirement, recognition or employee well-being.
• Practical knowledge of compensation principles, salary structures, market pricing, internal equity, and benefits and retirement program fundamentals.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, data reconciliation and scenario modelling.
• Experience analyzing large datasets, identifying data quality issues, testing assumptions and presenting findings in clear, actionable language.
• Experience collaborating with HR, Payroll, Finance, HR systems teams and external service providers.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records and exercise discretion with confidential employee information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power Query, Power BI, dashboard development or HR reporting automation.
• Experience supporting Total Rewards programs across multiple sites or jurisdictions, particularly Canada, the United States or Mexico.

Additional Details

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Work arrangement and schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with a one hour lunch break.
• Work involves detailed computer-based analysis, collaboration across time zones and periodic workload peaks during annual review and reporting cycles.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee and family assistance program, including short-term counselling, well-being coaching, and financial and legal consultation services

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job—never on identity factors such as race, colour, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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