Senior Compensation Consultant

Stantec; Waterloo; Remote; CAD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to deliver strategic compensation services. The role focuses on consultation, data analysis, and project management within a collaborative and flexible work environment. Candidates with strong communication skills and extensive experience in compensation practices are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in compensation.
• Experience in developing and delivering compensation training.
• Hands-on experience with data modeling and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic compensation consultation for assigned units.
• Develop and present competitive assessments and salary analysis.
• Lead the development and delivery of compensation training.

Skills

Advanced understanding of compensation best practices

Data analysis and interpretation

Project management

Effective communication skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS Systems (preferably Oracle)

Excel

Job description

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At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Compensation professional to join our team. The primary responsibilities will be to provide strategic compensation consultation for assigned business and regional operating units and lead and participate in a variety of compensation projects. As a client focused professional with demonstrated consulting capabilities, you will research, analyze, and recommend sound compensation solutions in support of our Human Resources strategy and other organizational objectives. You will also understand compensation data modeling and be able to interpret for business and human resources leaders to influence positive change and inform pay decisions at all levels of the organization. Join our remote collaborative Global Compensation team and play an integral role delivering strategic compensation services. We offer flexible working arrangements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engage with HR business partners and business leaders to diagnose complex compensation issues and guide business leaders and managers on application of our compensation programs, policies, and guidelines in support of organization goals.
• Lead and participate in the development and delivery of compensation training for human resources and business leaders.
• Lead or be a key team member on a variety of compensation projects.
• Develop and present competitive assessments and salary analysis to advise human resources and business leaders on pay management strategies and decisions.
• Develop and/or maintain a variety of excel based tools and data models to support team and client-based projects and processes.
• Conduct and interpret data analytics to deliver actionable and relevant insights in support of informed compensation planning.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as required.
  
  

Your Capabilities And Credentials

• Experience consulting on compensation programs, policies, and practices that support informed decision making.
• Advanced understanding of compensation best practices and principles.
• Experience developing and delivering compensation training for human resources and business leaders in support of organization goals.
• Experience evaluating jobs at all levels of an organization ensuring accurate alignment to job structure. Job evaluation experience supporting the integration of acquired companies strongly preferred.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret large amounts of information/data from multiple sources.
• Experience developing and running data models; effectively leveraging data to tell the story in support of informed decision making.
• Understanding and application of project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Apply effective oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Proficient MS Office Suite skills required; advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with HRIS Systems (preferably Oracle).
• Understand and apply compensation-related legislation, rules, and regulations for North America (required); multi-national knowledge strongly preferred.
• CCP preferred or in progress.
  
  

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

Minimum Of 7 Years Of Related Experience In Compensation.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 92,600.00 - Max Salary $ 138,900.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization: BC-1197 HR Talent Services-CA Canada

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 23/06/2025 02:06:45

Req ID: 1001238

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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