Analyst, HR

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Russia, Ghana, and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Kinross’ strategic focus is to maximize net asset value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on: delivering mine and financial performance; attracting and retaining the best people in the industry; achieving operating excellence through the “Kinross Way”; and delivering future value through profitable growth opportunities. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

At Kinross we recognize our people are the best in the industry and are our most important asset.To this end we deliver a rewarding and meaningful livelihood to our employees. We provide broad exposure to challenges and opportunities across the company and recognize and reward excellence.

Kinross is currently seeking a Rewards Analyst to support expat recruitment and the international assignments team in developing competitive total rewards packages for expat candidates, ensuring ongoing alignment with overall Total Rewards programs and Corporate strategy. This position is based in our head office in downtown Toronto

Key Areas of Responsibilities include:
Develops appropriate total reward packages for expat candidates
Works closely with hiring managers and recruiters to develop role profiles to meet needs of the recruitment team as well as the total rewards / international assignments team.
Evaluates roles using the Kinross job evaluation system. Formally communicates results and maintains records of evaluations.
Works closely with recruitment to understand candidate expectations and values, and develops total compensation recommendations relating to new hires and promotions (including base salary, short and long term incentive, expat premiums, etc.), in accordance with Kinross policies and programs, which will be attractive to potential candidates, obtaining necessary approvals prior to the offer.
Works with the International Assignments Specialist to develop the offer and have it extended to the candidate.
Analyzes internal and external Rewards data to ensure ongoing competitiveness of Kinross Rewards programs for expatriates.
Participates in external compensation / global mobility surveys. Analyzes resulting market data to identify market trends, and recommend potential adjustments to Kinross’ programs.
Completes analysis of the competitiveness of Kinross’ Total Rewards programs for expatriates, including base salary, short and long term incentives, expat premiums and allowances, benefit programs, etc., and develops recommendations. Stays current on trends in Total Rewards, particularly in the mining industry, and identifies opportunities.
Assists with annual compensation / international assignments processes, including the annual compensation review, salary and headcount budget, year end compensation accumulation / tax compliance, etc.
Calculates annual / semi-annual updates to expat premiums, prepares communication of changes, and coordinates with payroll.
Assists with other Total Rewards and International Assignments projects (e.g. HRIS implementation, expat database development, workforce planning, etc.)
Provides support and expertise to HR Directors and Managers globally relating to expat Rewards programs and analysis.
Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements changes.
Ensures compliance with Pay Equity and other relevant legislation

Minimum Qualification and Skill Requirements:
University degree or diploma
2-4 years of HR experience, including a minimum two years in a compensation role. Previous exposure to / experience in an expat / global mobility function is preferred.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills and strong attention to detail
Sense of urgency, and ability to deliver accurately to tight deadlines
Excellent computer skills, especially Excel
Strong communication skills, and a team player
Highly organized, proactive, with strong process management skills
Strong business sense, and ability to balance business needs (or candidate expectations) with limitations of the compensation policy, and find a win-win solution
Excellent judgment
Good project management capability

Desirable:
Previous experience in recruitment or an HR generalist role
Knowledge of statistics
Ability to communicate in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Russian is considered an asset
Experience working in the resource industry (mining, oil/gas or power in particular) is considered an asset

This position is a key member of the Kinross Human Resources team. This is a critical role to the success of our International Assignment Programs, and our ability to attract and retain key expat talent. Work is performed independently and under limited direction, according to broad guidelines. Incumbent proceeds on own initiative but manager is available to provide direction in the development of new practices and procedures. Problem resolution involves using judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual problem situations. Work is complex and involves non-routine assignments.
To be a part of our future growth and success apply now via our website www.kinross.com/careers.aspx job reference code