City of Red Deer HR Team Lead - Total Compensation Job TypeExecutive OpportunitiesOrganizationThe City of Red DeerCompetition NumberJ#10101Closing dateApr 24, 2026Job DescriptionAre 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 ofHR Team Lead – Total Compensation .The HR Team Lead – Total Compensation is responsible for leading and delivering comprehensive compensation and advantages 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 OversightManage Work Allocation and Service DeliveryOversee Compensation, Classification, and Job Evaluation ProgramsLead Labour Market and Benchmarking AnalysisEnsure Benefit, Pension, and Payroll IntegrationLead Analytics, Reporting,



and Financial AnalysisSupport Budget Planning and Financial StewardshipDrive Continuous Improvement and Strategic InitiativesIn addition, you will have:Demonstrated experience in a municipal or broader public sector unionized environmentExperience supporting collective bargaining and job evaluation programsProven people‑leadership or team‑lead experienceExcellent written and oral skillsDemonstrated commitment to the RISE values held by The City of Red DeerIn‑depth knowledge of compensation principles in a municipal or public‑sector contextStrong understanding of collective agreements and labour relations practicesAdvanced analytical, costing, and reporting skillsAbility to navigate complex governance, policy, and political environmentsStrong communication and relationship‑building skills with diverse stakeholdersHigh level of discretion, professionalism, and commitment to equity and fairnessWhat we offer: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 - you think this is the job for you, come build your career with The City of Red Deer!Application ReturnWe welcome applications until April 24, 2026.For more information and to apply please visit our website

📌 Hr Team Lead - Total Compensation - C$108,415 - C$135,518 A Year (Burnstick Lake)
🏢 The City of Red Deer
📍 Burnstick Lake