12 Aug
|
Hammehr Talent Consultants
|
Red Deer
12 Aug
Hammehr Talent Consultants
Red Deer
Senior Compensation SpecialistLocation: Calgary, AB (Hybrid – 60% In‑Office)Type: Full‑Time, PermanentCompensation: $95,000 – $105,000 base salary + benefits + incentivesThis is an opportunity to join a well‑established, technology‑driven publicly listed company operating at scale across North America and international markets.As a Senior Compensation Specialist, you’ll take ownership of compensation programs, HR analytics, and HR systems reporting. This is a high‑impact, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, critical thinking, and improving how things are done — not just following existing processes.What You’ll Do- Own the end‑to‑end compensation lifecycle, including salary reviews, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentive programs (RSUs, stock options, DSUs, PSUs).- Lead market pricing and benchmarking across Canada and the U.S., ensuring roles are properly matched and internally equitable.- Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, and inconsistencies, and provide clear, defensible recommendations to senior leaders.- Support compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, and internal transfers, balancing market data with internal context.- Manage and validate a complex, spreadsheet‑driven annual bonus process involving multiple leadership groups and structures.- Partner closely with Finance on compensation budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.- Act as the owner of HR analytics and reporting, building, automating,
and maintaining dashboards and reports using HR systems and BI tools.- Proactively review data before distribution, anticipating executive‑level and board‑level questions.- Identify upstream data issues (e.G., job changes, leveling discrepancies) and work with HR partners to correct them.- Serve as the primary point person for HR systems reporting and analytics, working with IT and external vendors as needed.- Support HR projects, system enhancements, and process improvements related to compensation and reporting.- Assist with immigration and global mobility tracking in partnership with external advisors.What You Bring- 5+ years of experience managing compensation programs end‑to‑end.- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to question data and spot inconsistencies before they become issues.- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex spreadsheets).- Experience working with an HRIS and producing HR analytics and reporting (experience with UKG and BI tools is an asset).- Confidence engaging with senior leaders and following up to ensure clarity and accuracy.- High attention to detail, particularly when working with compensation and people data.- Strong organizational and time‑management skills in deadline‑driven environments.- Comfort handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.- Ability to adapt in environments where processes are evolving and judgment matters.- Certified Compensation Qualified (CCP) designation is an asset, not a requirement.
📌 Senior Compensation Specialist - C$95,000 - C$105,000 A Year (Red Deer)
🏢 Hammehr Talent Consultants
📍 Red Deer