Director, Human Resources

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Atlantic Canada seeks a Director of Human Resources to join their leadership team in Halifax. This role offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive compensation package. The ideal candidate will have a significant HR background, prefer a CPHR designation, and be adept in maintaining compliance and supporting organizational objectives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Interesting and rewarding professional environment

Qualifications

• Five+ years of education and/or experience in HR-related field
• Knowledge of employment, labour, and health & safety legislation
• Experience in a dynamic Professional Services environment is an asset

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation & benefits, and performance management
• Lead HR policy revisions and diversity programs
• Provide recommendations to support business objectives as part of leadership team

Skills

Legislative compliance knowledge

HR operational skills

Data-driven insights

Professional judgment

Confidentiality

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in HR or related field

CPHR designation

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to complete 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, and equity, diversity, and inclusion programs;
• Ensure 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 oversee one direct report responsible for professional support staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Five+ years of education and/or experience in HR or related field; CPHR designation is preferred;
• Current and ongoing knowledge of legislative compliance related to employment, labour, and health & safety legislation, as well as trends in HR practices;
• Ability to maintain professional judgment, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and discretion at all times;
• Experience in a dynamic, complex, and nuanced Professional Services environment is an asset.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience to:

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.