Posted on: Apr 14, 2026Posted by: The City of Red DeerSummaryWe are a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. Each of our employees brings diverse experiences and perspectives, as well as unique skills and talents to the job. Our diverse employee base ensures an environment where individual, team, and organizational successes are embraced and celebrated. We strive to ensure a supportive and respectful work environment for all. Employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity within the organization to thrive and attain their highest potential. We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice.The Opportunity:Are you a HR professional who is a dynamic leader with extensive knowledge and HR related experience in leading and delivery comprehensive compensation and benefits services? The City of Red Deer is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of HR Team Lead - Total Compensation.The HR Team Lead - Total Compensation is responsible for leading and delivering comprehensive compensation and benefits services within a municipal, unionized environment. This role ensures that compensation programs support the Municipality's strategic priorities while maintaining internal equity, external competitiveness, fiscal accountability, and compliance with collective agreements and legislation.The Team Lead provides expert advice on job evaluation, pay structures, benefits, pensions, and compensation governance. The role works closely with Labour Relations, Payroll, Finance, and departmental leadership, and plays a key support role in collective bargaining and broader public-sector accountability requirements.Ideally to fill this role you will be a proven performer with a University degree in Human Resources or a related field. A professional designation such as CPHR/CHRL, CCP, or equivalent with a minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards.Key ResponsibilitiesTop Key Responsibilities:
Provide Leadership and Operational Oversight
Manage Work Allocation and Service Delivery
Oversee Compensation, Classification, and Job Evaluation Programs
Lead Labour Market and Benchmarking Analysis
Ensure Benefit, Pension, and Payroll Integration
Lead Analytics, Reporting, and Financial Analysis
Support Budget Planning and Financial Stewardship
Drive Continuous Improvement and Strategic Initiatives
What we offer:
In addition to the competitive wages of $55.38 to $69.23 per hour ($108,415 to $135,518 per annum).
Excellent benefits package, pension plans, spending accounts and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with work-life balance, career growth and job stability.
The opportunity to work in an ever-growing environment and to work with a dedicated and passionate group of people.
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If you think this is the job for you, come build your career with The City of Red Deer!RequirementsAs our preferred candidate, you will have:
University degree in Human Resources or a related field
Professional designation such as CPHR/CHRL, CCP, or equivalent is strongly preferred
Minimum 7-10 years progressive experience in compensation or total rewards
Related university undergraduate degree
Demonstrated experience in a municipal or broader public sector unionized environment
Experience supporting collective bargaining and job evaluation programs
Proven people-leadership or team-lead experience
Excellent written and oral skills
Demonstrated commitment to the RISE values held by The City of Red Deer
In-depth knowledge of compensation principles in a municipal or public-sector context
Strong understanding of collective agreements and labour relations practices
Advanced analytical, costing, and reporting skills
Ability to navigate complex governance, policy, and political environments
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
High level of discretion, professionalism, and commitment to equity and fairness
