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Senior Advisor Compensation Processes and Systems

Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
30866
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
09-Apr-2026
Area(s) of interest: Project management and agile methodology, Operations, Human resources
Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Advisor Compensation Processes and Systems at National Bank means acting as an expert in the optimization and governance of processes and systems related to total compensation. You play a key role in modernizing operational practices, ensuring data reliability, advancing systems, and reducing operational risks associated with annual salary management activities, incentive plans, and provisioning.

Leveraging your expertise in complex processes and multi‑system environments, you directly contribute to strengthening operational efficiency and supporting strategic decisions that impact all employees and managers across the Bank.

Your role

  • Be responsible for planning annual compensation cycles
  • Ensure the optimization and continuous evolution of compensation‑related processes and systems (salary administration, incentive programs, provisioning)
  • Act as an expert reference for processes and systems with HR, Finance, Audit, and Payroll teams to ensure consistency, integrity, and reliability of activities
  • Analyze existing processes, identify operational issues and risks upstream, and propose sustainable, system‑oriented solutions
  • Structure, document, and enhance process quality to support collective efficiency and long‑term sustainability of practices
  • Contribute to the ongoing modernization of practices through an in‑depth understanding of data flows, system dependencies, and required controls
  • Collaborate in developing communication and enablement strategies to simplify complex processes and concepts for practical application
  • Play an influential role in the evolution of practices by ensuring a cross‑functional and operational perspective of activities

Your team

Within the Human Experience and Performance sector, you are part of the larger Total Rewards team composed of approximately 45 colleagues and report to the Senior Director, Planning and Operational Performance.
This pan‑Canadian team is recognized for its rigor, expertise, and constant commitment to improving the employee and manager experience. You work in an environment where collaboration, transparency, and execution quality are at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work model and a flexible schedule.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree related to the field of activity and 5 to 7 years of experience in a role focused on HR process and systems optimization
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP is an asset
  • Advanced expertise in compensation, including annual cycles and variable compensation programs
  • End‑to‑end perspective on compensation processes, strong analytical skills, and professional rigor
  • Collaborative leadership, proactivity, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to influence, simplify complex concepts, and guide stakeholders toward the best solution
  • Ability to challenge existing ways of working within a continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong interest in governance, data quality, and operational risk prevention
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Bilingual Communications Compensation Structures Global Compensation Leadership Microsoft Excel Stress Management Teamwork Influence others Learning Agility Resiliency SAP Compensation Strategy Complex information processing Process Improvement
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. 
 
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic 
 
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 
 
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
 
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.  
 
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? 
 
Come live your ambitions with us!

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

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For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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