<p>This is a long term contract with expectation of working in a hybrid model in North York. This role is responsible for managing sensitive employee compensation information, conducting detailed analysis of pay structures, and building financial models to guide labor negotiations. The position requires advanced analytical skills, strict confidentiality, and close collaboration with teams across HR, Finance, Legal, Strategy, and Operations to ensure accurate workforce cost planning and adherence to collective agreements. The individual will also prepare high-level reports for executive leadership and the Board, presenting complex financial insights in a clear and actionable manner. Proficiency in financial modeling tools, handling sensitive datasets, and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders is essential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and analyze employee compensation, benefits, and payroll data while maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Create financial models to track compensation trends and forecast workforce-related costs.</li><li>Deliver insights on pay competitiveness and financial implications for labor discussions.</li><li>Contribute to annual budget planning and long-term workforce cost projections.</li><li>Provide analytical support for the organizational business planning cycle.</li><li>Prepare workforce cost and trend reports for executive leadership, external stakeholders, and board-level committees.</li><li>Serve as a backup resource for senior finance leaders on projects requiring financial expertise.</li><li>Conduct detailed cost analysis to support labor contract negotiations.</li><li>Develop scenario models to evaluate the financial impact of proposed compensation changes.</li><li>Collaborate with legal and labor relations teams to ensure compliance with contracts and employment regulations.</li><li>Partner with HR leadership to align financial analysis with compensation strategy.</li><li>Coordinate with accounting teams to ensure accurate cost allocations for salaries and benefits.</li><li>Contribute to strategic and change management projects requiring financial insight.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; CPA designation preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis.</li><li>Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Dynamics).</li><li>Advanced financial modeling and data analysis capabilities.</li><li>Solid understanding of collective bargaining processes and labor cost planning.</li><li>Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, particularly in areas related to compensation, benefits, and economic pressures.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in unionized, public sector, or corporate HR finance settings preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of labor legislation, workforce planning, and collective agreements.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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