Supervisor, Compensation, Benefits & Pension

Co-op; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Short-term incentives

Benefits package

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Supervisor, Compensation, Benefits & Pension on a permanent basis. This remote role can be based across Western Canada, leading a team of specialists to deliver comprehensive HR programs for employees and leaders in the CRS.

You will drive annual cycles and renewals, provide guidance on complex employee matters, and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to enhance program administration and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Have 6 - 9 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including 3 years of people leadership experience.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in business, preferably majoring in HR.
• Have demonstrated experience managing HRIS, compensation, benefits, pension, disability, and leave administration.
• Ability to translate data and insights into effective program administration and improvements.
• Hold a CPHR, CCP or CDMP designation (asset).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of compensation, benefits, pension, disability, WCB and leave programs, ensuring a seamless and responsive experience for employees and leaders.
• Contribute to the strategic development and modernization of compensation, benefits, pension, WCB, disability, and leave programs to support organizational priorities and evolving workforce needs.
• Lead and coordinate annual compensation cycles, benefits renewals, and pension initiatives, ensuring effective program delivery, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence.
• Provide trusted guidance on complex employee matters, balancing risk, compliance, and positive business outcomes.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high‑performing team of specialists, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, strong cross‑functional partnerships and operational excellence.
• Leverage program data, reporting, and insights to identify trends, inform decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement across compensation, benefits, pension, disability, and WCB programs.

Skills

People leadership

HRIS usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business (HR)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Supervisor, Compensation, Benefits & Pension on a permanent basis.

Are you a people leader with deep expertise in compensation, benefits, pension, and leave management? Join us to lead a team of specialists and influence the growth and evolution of programs that support employees across the Co‑operative Retailing Systems. You'll be at the heart of shaping impactful employee experiences while driving operational excellence!

This position is a remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada.

What you'll do:

• Lead the delivery of compensation, benefits, pension, disability, WCB and leave programs, ensuring a seamless and responsive experience for employees and leaders.

• Contribute to the strategic development and modernization of compensation, benefits, pension, WCB, disability, and leave programs to support organizational priorities and evolving workforce needs.

• Lead and coordinate annual compensation cycles, benefits renewals, and pension initiatives, ensuring effective program delivery, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence.

• Provide trusted guidance on complex employee matters, balancing risk, compliance, and positive business outcomes.

• Lead, develop, and coach a high‑performing team of specialists, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, strong cross‑functional partnerships and operational excellence.

• Leverage program data, reporting, and insights to identify trends, inform decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement across compensation, benefits, pension, disability, and WCB programs.

Who you'll work with:

You will be one of two supervisors reporting to the Manager, Compensation, Benefits & Pension, working in close partnership to lead a team of Specialists. Together, you'll foster a highly engaged, collaborative, and supportive team environment. Ultimately, this team aims to deliver exceptional service to FCL, local Co‑ops, and employees across the CRS.

Why it matters:

We help local Co‑ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in human resources leadership and:

• Have 6 - 9 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including 3 years of people leadership experience.

• Have a bachelor’s degree in business, preferably majoring in HR (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

• Have demonstrated experience managing and leveraging HRIS, compensation, benefits, pension, disability, and leave administration systems, with the ability to translate data and insights into effective program administration, process improvements, and business recommendations.

• Hold a CPHR, CCP or CDMP designation (considered an asset).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short‑term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer‑contributed pension plan.

• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

• As a co‑operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.