Specialist, Compensation and Benefits

Job Type:RegularPlains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane. Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.Our HR team is a talented group of professionals who:Solve problems together;Are Committed to Excellence in everything we do;Are proactive, operating on the front foot;Ask why before we take action;Numerate - we know our numbers;Deliver on our commitments;Have a continuous improvement mindset;Have each other's back; and"Heart" Workday - use data to make better decisions.Plains is looking for a dedicated, ambitious professional to take ownership of the development and delivery of the Compensation and Pension programs for our Canadian employees, while supporting the retirement savings, disability management and benefits offerings as required. This role also supports the compensation for our US employees as needed. Reporting into the Manager, Total Rewards, this position is based in the Calgary corporate office and offers excellent opportunities for growth and development. Responsibilities:Assist with design, implementation and management of our compensation and benefits programs;Provide timely compensation and position advice and guidance to support HR and the broader organization;Launch and manage the Annual Compensation Program (plus STIP and LTIP) design, delivery and administration, inclusive of the budget preparationLead and/or participate in the design and implementation of key compensation, retirement savings and benefit projects and initiatives;Complete compensation surveys in relevant markets across Canada and the US;Conduct market assessments, analyze trends and make recommendations through research and peer networking;Prepare complex modelling, analyses and reports to present as the subject-matter expert;Participate on and support the Retirement Savings Plan Governance Committee;Manage the closed DB and DC pension plans for annual compliance; andDevelop communications, FAQs and presentations to promote and educate employees on compensation and benefits programs.Qualifications:Degree in Human Resources or related field with a minimum of 5-8 years of compensation experience;CCP designation, or in the process of completion, is an asset;A CPHR designation, or in the process of completion, is an asset;Familiarity with a variety of compensation processes and programs; Experience with benefit, retirement savings and pension program design and administration;Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail and solid compensation knowledge;Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects;Advanced knowledge of MS applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;Experienced in completing and extracting data from salary surveys;HRIS experience required, Workday experience is preferred;Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication; andEnjoys working with people, providing excellent customer service and fits into a team work environment.Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021 Plains Sustainability Report. Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains' compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available. Mining / Oil / Gas