HR Team Lead - Total Compensation

Are you a HR professional who is a dynamic leader with extensive knowledge and HR related experience in leading and delivery comprehensive compensation and benefits services? The City of Red Deer is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of HR Team Lead – Total Compensation.

The HR Team Lead – Total Compensation is responsible for leading and delivering comprehensive compensation and benefits services within a municipal, unionized environment. This role ensures that compensation programs support the Municipality’s strategic priorities while maintaining internal equity, external competitiveness, fiscal accountability, and compliance with collective agreements and legislation.

The Team Lead provides expert advice on job evaluation, pay structures, benefits, pensions, and compensation governance. The role works closely with Labour Relations, Payroll, Finance, and departmental leadership, and plays a key support role in collective bargaining and broader public‑sector accountability requirements.

Ideally to fill this role you will be a proven performer with a University degree in Human Resources or a related field. A professional designation such as CPHR/CHRL, CCP, or equivalent with a minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards.

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Leadership and Operational Oversight
• Manage Work Allocation and Service Delivery
• Oversee Compensation, Classification, and Job Evaluation Programs
• Lead Labour Market and Benchmarking Analysis
• Ensure Benefit, Pension, and Payroll Integration
• Lead Analytics, Reporting, and Financial Analysis
• Support Budget Planning and Financial Stewardship
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Strategic Initiatives

In addition, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a municipal or broader public sector unionized environment
• Experience supporting collective bargaining and job evaluation programs
• Proven people‑leadership or team‑lead experience
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the RISE values held by The City of Red Deer
• In‑depth knowledge of compensation principles in a municipal or public‑sector context
• Strong understanding of collective agreements and labour relations practices
• Advanced analytical, costing, and reporting skills
• Ability to navigate complex governance, policy, and political environments
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with diverse stakeholders
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and commitment to equity and fairness

What we offer:

• In addition to the competitive wages of $55.38 to $69.23 per hour ($108,415 to $135,518 per annum).
• Excellent benefits package, pension plans, spending accounts and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
• We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with work-life balance, career growth and job stability.
• The opportunity to work in an ever-growing environment and to work with a dedicated and passionate group of people.
• Follow the link for additional information - https://www.reddeer.ca/careers/what-we-offer/

If you think this is the job for you, come build your career with The City of Red Deer!