Total Rewards Analyst, Compensation

Halifax Regional Municipality; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Regional Municipality invites applications for an up to 18 month, full-time Total Rewards Analyst, Compensation in the Total Rewards division of Human Resources. The role supports existing compensation programs, develops new ones, and provides guidance on non-union salary administration and job evaluation.

Reporting to the Director, you will research market practices, prepare ISA materials, and coordinate data in the HRIS, ensuring timely, accurate information for HR Client Services and

Qualifications

• University degree in HR or related discipline.
• 3+ years in HR, preferably compensation analysis.
• Experience in fast-paced environment.
• CPHR or compensation designations are assets.
• Public sector experience is an asset.
• Experience with job evaluation/compensation is an asset.
• SAP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compensation inquiries and serve as first contact for internal HR.
• Research compensation practices to enhance HRM's value proposition.
• Participate in salary surveys and advise on market adjustments.
• Coordinate job evaluation processes and data upkeep.
• Provide salary recommendations for new hires and promotions.
• Support ISA program delivery and compensation communications.
• Work with HRIS data controls to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Excel skills

Data analysis

HRIS knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Education

University degree in HR or related

Tools

SAP

Korn Ferry Hay knowledge

Job description

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for an up 18 month, full-time position of Total Rewards Analyst, Compensation in the Total Rewards division of Human Resources. Should this temporary position become permanent through the business planning process, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position without a further job competition process, provided the incumbent has met the required performance expectations for the position.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, the Total Rewards Analyst's primary focus is to support the management of existing compensation programs and development of new programs to support evolving business requirements. The Total Rewards Analyst is responsible for supporting the job evaluation/classification process, pulling reports, and analyzing data, providing non-union salary recommendations, supporting the delivery of the annual non-union Individual Salary Administration (ISA) program, and provide accurate and timely information and guidance relative to compensation to HR Client Services and HRM management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the Total Rewards mailbox and acts as first point of contact for internal HR on Compensation related issues and questions
• Monitors and researches national, regional and local Compensation and Total Rewards practices and trends in order to identify areas for the enhancement of HRM’s value proposition and talent management tools
• Participates in salary surveys, performs analysis of results to assist in the development of market position for adjustments to pay bands and/or specific job functions
• Coordinates the job evaluation processes, including significant change analysis, maintaining job evaluation databases, participates on job evaluation committee, participates in job evaluation systems review and design development projects
• Provides individual salary recommendations for new hires, acting assignments, promotions, special duties, compression, etc.
• Assists with preparing Total Rewards communications material (including Total Rewards Statements) for distribution to all employees as well as responds to day-to-day inquiries regarding compensation
• Participates in the delivery of the annual ISA program including validation, calculation and results review
• Works closely with the HR data control team to ensure compensation related data is captured correctly in the HRIS
• Collects data for bargaining advisory team as required; assist in post-bargaining rollout where compensation issues are impacted
• Supports the development and implementation of strategies and programs as directed
• Participates in Total Rewards or Compensation projects as required
• Participates in group discussions with business stakeholders
• Develops and delivers presentations
• May perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• University Degree in Human Resources or related discipline
• Minimum three years’ recent related Human Resources experience, preferably with a focus on compensation analysis
• Experience in a related fast paced and demanding environment
• Recognition as a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is an asset
• Compensation designation such as CEBS or CCP designations would be considered is an asset.
• Experience working in a diverse and decentralized organization, ideally in the public sector is an asset
• Experience with job evaluation or Compensation is an asset
• Experience with SAP is an asset

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Current knowledge of HR trends and a good understanding of Compensation
• Effective at building partnerships, both inside and outside the team, and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel in a compensation position
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, HRIS
• Understanding of total reward practices, and other applicable municipal, provincial, and federal legislation
• Research skills and ability to understand and apply research and statistics in report writing and decision-making
• A strong knowledge of labor laws compensation and privacy standards are beneficial
• Good knowledge of the Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation system or similar job evaluation point factor system

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion

COMPETENCIES: Valuing Diversity, Communications, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Organizing and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Value and Ethics, Analytical Thinking

WORK STATUS: Full Time, Temporary up to 18 months

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week. Flex options to work outside of these hours and hybrid may be available.

SALARY: NU6 $73,094 - $94,587. Salary will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications related to the specified pay band and job. Placement above the midpoint of the pay band is typically reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications, such as those with exceptional experience, specialized skills, or demonstrated achievements relevant to the role. This ensures fair and consistent compensation practices across the organization.

WORK LOCATION: 8th floor, Purdy’s Wharf Tower II (1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3R7)

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on September 13, 2026

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax