Work Design & Compensation Advisor

Location: Vancouver, BC, Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication required
Duration: 12-month maternity leave contract
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of reference and employment verification checks required

About the Opportunity
An established public sector organization in the post-secondary space is seeking an experienced HR Advisor, Work Design + Compensation to join their Human Resources team during a pivotal period of organizational change and workforce planning. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a highly collaborative labour environment and brings a consultative, relationship-focused approach to compensation, classification, and organizational design work.

Working closely with leaders across the organization, you’ll provide strategic guidance on complex classification matters, compensation recommendations, and collective agreement interpretation within a unionized environment. This is an opportunity to step into a fast-moving role where your expertise, judgement, and ability to build trust with stakeholders will have an immediate impact on employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

What’s In It for You
• Join a collaborative HR team that values partnership, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving
• Contribute to meaningful organizational initiatives focused on workforce planning and student experience
• Work in an environment that encourages thoughtful dialogue, relationship-building, and continuous learning
• Gain exposure to complex public sector compensation and classification work in a unionized setting
• Enjoy a flexible work arrangement with a culture that values accountability and balance

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll partner with leaders and stakeholders to review, design, and implement job classifications and compensation recommendations
• In this role, you’ll provide consultative guidance on collective agreement interpretation, additional duties pay, and labour code considerations
• You’ll conduct classification reviews and market assessments while balancing internal equity and organizational needs
• You’ll collaborate with union representatives and HR partners to resolve complex compensation and work design matters
• You’ll support organizational change initiatives by advising on workforce design and evolving operational requirements
• You’ll research compensation trends, prepare recommendations, and contribute to process improvements and policy development

Skills and Qualifications
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in compensation, classification, or job evaluation within a unionized public sector environment
• Strong working knowledge of labor relations principles, collective agreements, and compensation practices within a unionized environment is required. 
• Demonstrated experience acting as a trusted business partner, navigating complex stakeholder conversations and resolving issues collaboratively
• Experience within post-secondary, broader public sector, or unionized non-profit organizations is strongly preferred
• Ability to assess organizational needs while balancing legislative requirements, market competitiveness, and internal equity
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
• CPHR, CCP, CMS, or related HR certification considered an asset

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.