Senior and Classification Consultant - People and Culture

Senior Compensation and Classification Consultant - People and Culture Date Posted:
March 7, 2025

Posting Deadline:
Until filled

Department:
People & Culture Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 7 ($76,431 - $98,500 annually)
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Senior Compensation and Classification Consultant to join our People & Culture team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension plan

Vacation

Personal days Flexible Workplace Professional development

Holiday closure

Summer hour schedule

Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit Job Information and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, People & Culture, the Senior Compensation and Classification Consultant:

Consults, collaborates, and provides advice on organizational and job design.

Participates in senior management discussions regarding initiatives/changes in organization structures and provides corresponding job evaluation support, analysis, and compensation recommendations.

Acts as the lead resource on job classifications for new and existing positions and related inquiries

Proactively meets with Senior leaders to determine what the strategic needs are for their department/divisions and plans to develop and evaluate new positions.

Leads and participates in projects to streamline processes.

Maintains all records relating to job descriptions, job evaluation process and classification systems.

Participates in salary surveys, ad hoc compensation surveys and compilation of survey market data.

Builds knowledge capacity and expertise with partners, clients and colleagues by leading presentations and training.

Provides expert advice on classification and compensation related issues.

Interprets and administers language governing job evaluation and salary administration in collective agreements and Human Resource policies and procedures.

Provides compensation recommendations (e.g., new hires, promotions/demotions, acting, ad hoc increases) ensuring internal equity and adherence to policy.

Provides advice on the application of the collective agreements as it relates to compensation programs.

Conduct market research, benchmarking, and trend analysis practices to ensure internal and external equity and competitiveness.

Monitor compliance with legislation and compensation policy, and document changes to existing policies

Researches and analyzes trends and best practices, and compiles compensation data to assist in the design of compensation programs.

Works with the Associate Vice President, People & Culture in developing, coordinating and implementing various projects.

Experience and Education Requirements To be the successful Senior Compensation and Classification Consultant you will have:

Bachelor's degree with courses in Human Resources and/or Compensation or Job Design or an acceptable equivalent.

Minimum of five (5) years' compensation and classification experience consulting, collaborating and leading projects or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Canadian Compensation Professional (CCP) or Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is an asset.

Experience conducting market analyses and job evaluations.

Experience working in a unionized public sector environment.

Experience providing solutions-oriented advice to managers and people leaders.

Experience with an HRIS with the ability to learn new systems.

Advanced working knowledge of relevant employment, labour and human rights legislation and regulations.

Thorough knowledge of the compensation cycle including salary administration, surveys and market analysis.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex problems.

Ability to synthesize…