Senior Compensation Consultant

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in compensation and total rewards and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Compensation Consultant to support the evolution of our Total Rewards model and act as the Canada subject matter expert for compensation.

Reporting to the AVP, Total Rewards & HR Operations, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition teams on compensation strategy, market competitiveness, pay governance, and compensation-related decision making. This highly visible, business-facing role blends technical expertise with strategic partnership and will play a key role in modernizing compensation practices through data, automation, and AI-enabled tools.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do:

Compensation Expertise & Delivery

•    Lead end-to-end compensation support across Canada 
•    Provide market pricing, salary structure governance, and compensation modelling 
•    Support annual compensation cycles including merit, bonus, and equity programs, as well as ongoing pay decisions 
•    Contribute to job architecture, job evaluation, and pay transparency practices 
•    Support executive compensation activities in partnership with the AVP, Total Rewards & HR Operations 

Evolving the Compensation Model

•    Advance Zurich Canada’s compensation capabilities, tools, and infrastructure 
•    Support implementation and optimization of Total Rewards platforms 
•    Strengthen governance, reporting, and regulatory alignment 
•    Bring forward market insights and industry best practices to continuously improve programs and processes 

Business Partnership

•    Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders 
•    Provide clear, data-driven guidance on hiring, promotions, organizational changes, and compensation decisions 
•    Collaborate across HR to ensure consistent and high-quality compensation outcomes 

Insights, AI & Enablement

•    Use data, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance compensation analysis, reporting, and decision support 
•    Translate compensation insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders 
•    Identify opportunities to streamline and modernize compensation processes 
•    Deliver training and guidance on compensation programs, tools, and annual cycles 

What you bring to the table

Required:

•    Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field 

OR

•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field 

AND

•    Strong expertise in market pricing, salary structures, and incentive programs 
•    Experience supporting annual compensation cycles and pay governance practices 
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present compensation data effectively 
•    Experience advising business leaders and HR stakeholders on compensation-related matters 
•    Strong communication, influencing, and relationship management skills 
•    Experience working with HR systems, compensation tools, and reporting platforms 

Preferred:

•    Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification 
•    Experience within a large, matrixed, or global organization 
•    Knowledge of Canadian pay transparency legislation and compensation governance practices 
•    Experience leveraging automation, analytics, or AI-enabled tools to improve HR or compensation processes 
•    Advanced Excel and data modelling skills 

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries may exceed this range based on a candidate’s skills and experience.

Our Culture

•    At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

•    We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

•    We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

•    We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

•    We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

•    We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

•    We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

•    We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 650 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at Zurich Canada.