Senior Job Evaluation & Compensation Architect

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a senior Job Evaluation & Compensation Specialist in Edmonton. This hybrid role partners with HR and leaders to modernize compensation governance and strengthen job evaluation practices.

You will lead complex evaluations, help shape job architecture, and provide strategic advice to stakeholders across the organization, leveraging Korn Ferry/Hay insights and a structured methodology.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and job evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, with Korn Ferry/Hay experience highly preferred.
• Experience developing or improving compensation frameworks, governance, policies, or job architecture.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in large, complex or unionized organizations is considered an asset.
• Experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms is an asset.
• CCP, CPHR, or other relevant professional designations are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex job evaluations using a structured methodology, with Korn Ferry/Hay experience considered a strong asset.
• Review new and existing roles to ensure accurate classification, consistency, and internal equity.
• Assess organizational changes and evaluate impacts across job architecture.
• Develop clear, well-supported evaluation documentation and recommendations.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of compensation frameworks, salary structures, and job architecture.
• Help establish policies, procedures, and governance that promote fairness, consistency, and transparency.
• Contribute to the implementation of new compensation frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on job design, classification, and compensation.
• Present recommendations supported by sound analysis and best practices.
• Support organizational change while building trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to modernize and improve job evaluation practices.
• Research emerging trends and best practices in compensation and job evaluation.
• Develop tools, documentation, and resources to support consistent application across the organization.

Skills

Job evaluation

Korn Ferry/Hay experience

Stakeholder influence

HRIS experience

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Aplin is seeking a senior Job Evaluation & Compensation Specialist in Edmonton. This hybrid role partners with HR and leaders to modernize compensation governance and strengthen job evaluation practices.

You will lead complex evaluations, help shape job architecture, and provide strategic advice to stakeholders across the organization, leveraging Korn Ferry/Hay insights and a structured methodology.