Director, Human Resources

Cox & Palmer; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Atlantic Canadian law firm is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join their Halifax office. This role involves overseeing HR operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing HR initiatives. Successful candidates will have extensive HR experience and be able to work within a dynamic professional services environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or related field.
• Knowledge of employment and health & safety legislation.
• Experience in a Professional Services environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on HR operations.
• Lead benefits management and compensation research.
• Provide recommendations to support business objectives.

Skills

Legislative compliance knowledge

Professional judgment

Confidentiality

Diplomacy

Discretion

Education

Five+ years in HR or related field

CPHR designation preferred

Job description

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely on for solid legal solutions. Our Halifax office is currently seeking a Director, Human Resources to join our leadership team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing professional service environment;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
• Professional development and growth opportunities;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders completing day-to-day HR operational work in recruitment, onboarding, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee engagement, workforce planning, leaves of absence, accommodations, and scheduling;
• Lead benefits management, performance reviews, compensation research, vacation planning, HR policy revisions, health and wellness, equity, diversity and inclusion programs;
• Accountable for data entry and integrity of all HR systems, tools, files, and documentation;
• Generate and share data-driven insights to increase HR team efficiency; and
• As a member of the leadership team, provide recommendations to support business objectives and responsible for one direct report overseeing the professional support staff.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Five+ years of education and/or experience in HR or related field, CPHR designation is preferred;
• Current and continuing knowledge of legislative compliance with respect to relevant employment, labour, and health & safety legislation as well as promising practices and trends in the field of HR;
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professional judgment, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and discretion at all times;
• Prior experience in a dynamic, complex, and nuanced Professional Services environment would be considered an asset

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Please submit a resume and covering letter to:

Jillian Gorbold, Director of Professional TalentNova Centre – South Tower
1500 – 1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8
Direct [phone]
[e-mail]

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.