Total Rewards Associate

Department: HR Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 03/23/2026 to 03/23/2027 
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Compensation, the Total Rewards Associate provides overall administrative support to the Total Compensation team. This role is accountable for information management and administrative work-flow within Total Compensation, and plays an important role in ensuring processes function efficiently and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a key contact for employees and managers with total compensation inquiries and concerns, the incumbent requires positive, professional judgement to ensure issues are identified for timely response or resolution and escalated as required.Specific responsibilities include: ensuring various databases are developed and maintained; accuracy of data records; and inquiries are addressed in a timely manner; coordinating activities relating to job evaluation committee including scheduling of meetings and distribution of related documents; researching background information and supporting the preparation of correspondence including drafting where required; maintaining the relevant sections of the Human Resources website; and effective and timely problem-solving.

Requirements

• Two (2) year community college diploma in office administration or related field along with two (2) years of related work experience supporting Human Resources and/or Compensation functions. A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Progress towards a professional designation in human resources or compensation would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to understand and communicate information from collective agreements, benefit and pension booklets and other technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage information and work-flow effectively and efficiently and an interest in seeking out potential efficiencies in processes;
• Proven ability to carry out duties and responsibilities with diplomacy, tact and discretion and a focus on maintaining a high degree of confidentiality;
• Self-motivated, strong organizational and time management skills with follow through, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others (self-awareness);
• Openness to learning and resourcefulness in problem-solving.

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10060084 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 01    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  03/26/2026  
Closing Date:  04/02/2026