Rewards Specialist

Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is seeking a Total Rewards Specialist, Compensation to join the Human Resources team in Toronto. Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards, this role plays an integral part in the design, administration and continuous enhancement of the Firm’s compensation programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a compensation professional to contribute to strategic rewards programs within a dynamic, high‑performing organization while advancing your expertise in total rewards.

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking of roles using external survey data and perform job evaluations to support alignment with internal structures.
• Analyze compensation data, trends, and survey results to identify insights and support compensation recommendations.
• In partnership with the Manager, Total Rewards, contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of salary structures, ranges, and compensation guidelines.
• Support the delivery of annual compensation processes, including salary reviews, bonus administration, and performance cycles; prepare data files, reporting, and analysis to support leadership decision‑making.
• Assist in reviewing and validating compensation recommendations to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Develop standard and ad‑hoc compensation reports and analyses; maintain and audit compensation data within HR systems to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Support participation in compensation surveys, including data submissions, validation, and analysis of market trends and competitiveness.
• Support enhancements to reporting tools, dashboards, and data processes.
• Provide administrative support for pension, benefits, wellness, and disability programs, including transaction processing, record maintenance, reconciliations, and vendor coordination.
• Respond to employee inquiries and support resolution of compensation, benefits, and total rewards matters.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Payroll, and Finance departments and stakeholders to support compensation initiatives and prepare employee‑facing communications.

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or a related HR function.

Hands‑on experience with market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced Excel capabilities (modeling, data analysis).
• Solid understanding of compensation principles, benchmarking, and salary structures.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into clear, practical recommendations.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CEBS designation considered an asset.

The anticipated annual salary for the Total Rewards Specialist, Compensation position is $85,000 – $105,000. Salary levels will be determined commensurate with internal equity, market equity and experience.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.