Compensation and Classification Specialist

Athabasca University invites applications for a Compensation and Classification Specialist.

This position is located in Athabasca.

The Position

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Compensation and Classification Specialist (CCS) provides leadership and functional expertise in the administration of the University's union, non-union, and management classification and compensation programs.

The CCS will be responsible for supporting all compensation and classification-related activities to ensure the University is able to successfully attract and retain qualified talent. This involves analyzing market data from credible survey sources to inform compensation recommendations, the ongoing review and maintenance of the University's job evaluation system, as well as supporting the organization's salary administration process.

The CCS is responsible for developing and implementing new and revised compensation programs, policies and procedures, frameworks, tools and training in support of the University's commitment to academic excellence and focus, integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, while ensuring alignment and adherence to legislation and collective agreements.

This position leads job evaluations for unionized and non-unionized positions, conducts market analyses and benchmarking, salary administration, participate in salary surveys, compile and analyze data, lead reporting and planning and all other related compensation activities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a four-year undergraduate degree in Human Resources. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum 5 years of experience in compensation and job evaluation within a complex organization with multiple client groups. Experience in a unionized environment is strongly desired.

Knowledge of human resource management principles, including organizational design, job design and job evaluation, policy development cycle and program development as well as knowledge of risks and opportunities associated with change management is required.

Working knowledge and experience with interpreting and applying collective agreements, conducting market pay analysis, updating compensation and job evaluation policies/procedures and experience sharing compensation and job evaluation trends with leadership are considered an asset.

Strong communication, organizational and analytical abilities with demonstrated written and verbal skills are required. Strong knowledge of HRIS and information technology as well as a strong functionality of Microsoft Office Suite and database computer programs is preferred.

The full job description can be viewed at: Compensation and Classification Specialist.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Pauline Smeltz at [email protected]

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.