Director, Human Resources | Halifax, NS

Cox & Palmer; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked Canadian law firm in Halifax is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join their leadership team. This role involves operational HR work, benefits management, and data integrity oversight. The ideal candidate should have over five years of HR experience and preferably hold a CPHR designation. The firm promotes an inclusive culture and offers competitive compensation along with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Five+ years of education and/or experience in HR or related field.
• Current knowledge of relevant employment and health & safety legislation.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders on HR operations.
• Leads benefits management and performance reviews.
• Accountable for data integrity of all HR systems.

Skills

HR operational work

Data analysis

Legislative compliance

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Five+ years of experience in HR or related field

CPHR designation (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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;
• 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

• 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;
• As a member of the leadership team, provide recommendations to support business objectives and responsible for one direct report overseeing the professional support staff.

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.

Apply

A detailed job description is available upon request. Please submit a resume and covering letter to :

Blair White, Chief Operating Officer

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

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Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).