Compensation Associate

Humans of HR is an upcoming boutique recruitment agency in Vancouver and is very quickly becoming the go-to agency for hiring and placement of skilled corporate professionals. Combined with our vast network and extraordinary customer-centric approach, we are the obvious choice in helping you find your next home.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Lower Mainland, in the public sector, for a Compensation Associate to join their Human Resources team.

This is a rare chance to help shape a classification framework, not just maintain one. The organization is in a period of significant change, and you will play a key role in building out new job classifications within a unionized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new job classifications and draft class specifications that align with the existing job hierarchy
• Conduct job evaluations using an established point-based plan
• Review and assess reclassification requests, including multi-incumbent requests, and determine eligibility
• Prepare clear, well-supported rationale for any changes to pay grades
• Partner with managers and HR colleagues to understand evolving roles and workflows
• Maintain consistency and internal equity across a broad range of positions
• Manage a high volume of files with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Work closely with the Compensation, Benefits and HRIS team on related projects
• Over time, support classification work for non-union positions

What You Bring

• Experience in job evaluation and classification within a unionized, public sector environment
• Proven ability to write class specifications from the ground up
• Working knowledge of collective agreements and how they shape classification decisions
• Municipal or local government experience is a strong asset
• A detail-oriented, analytical approach and comfort working within a defined framework
• Strong written communication skills
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business or a related field

What’s on Offer

• A stable, permanent full-time role with a respected public sector employer
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous vacation, plus additional time off with service
• Comprehensive benefits package and annual performance bonus
• Option to work a compressed 4-day work week once settled into the role
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on how the organization is structured

At Humans of HR, we support the development and growth of our candidates to reach their full potential. If you are thinking about your next career move and the above role is just the right fit, please send us your resume along with a cover letter in confidence and one of our consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion.