Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
This role exists to provide expert compensation guidance that supports a positive and equitable employee experience aligned with Human Relations goals of trust, meaningful work, and strong results. As a senior specialist, it contributes to complex compensation initiatives—such as union negotiations, pay equity, and regulatory compliance—ensuring fair and consistent practices across Canada and Bermuda. By applying compensation expertise and influencing outcomes and strategic decisions, the role helps the organization maintain compliance, attract and retain talent, and foster a motivated, high-performing workforce.
Key Accountabilities:
Leads complex compensation program reviews to ensure equitable pay structures, competitive positioning, and alignment with organizational standards.
Ensures compliance with employment legislation, minimum wage requirements, and governance frameworks to mitigate risk and maintain regulatory integrity.
Partners with HR Centres of Expertise and stakeholders to evaluate job structures, enhance Workday functionality, and optimize compensation processes.
Supports labour relations initiatives by analyzing union compensation plans and providing insights on market trends and cost impacts.
Delivers data-driven recommendations that inform strategic decisions, change initiatives, and compensation-related investments.
Identifies process improvement opportunities to enhance program effectiveness and ensure alignment with collective agreements and organizational goals.
Resolves complex compensation issues by collaborating across HR, Finance, and business partners while balancing policy, equity, and business needs.
Contributes to compensation strategy, projects, and continuous improvement efforts, strengthening overall program performance and workforce outcomes.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
University degree in a relevant field
CCP designation preferred
5–7+ years of compensation experience, with strong analytical expertise
Advanced skills in data analysis, research, and reporting.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $85,321.60 to $106,641.60 with a maximum of $127,982.40.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
