Generalist, Talent & Culture

Cabot Link at Inverness Limited Partnership; Cheticamp; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Green fees discounts

Lunch provided

Family golf

Friends & family rates

Retail/restaurant discounts

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Cabot Cape Breton is seeking an experienced Talent & Culture Generalist to join our team in Nova Scotia. This role partners with department leaders to support payroll, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and Talent & Culture program delivery.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in HR, strong operations experience, and a proven ability to manage confidential information, payroll processes, and talent pipelines. Seasonal and year-round workforce needs are both addressed.

Qualifications

• HR or Business diploma or degree required.
• 3-5 years directly related experience.
• Occupational Health & Safety courses an asset.
• 3+ years experience in Training & Facilitating
• 3 years Recruitment experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Highly responsible & reliable.

Responsibilities

• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with legislation and standards.
• Support payroll and benefits administration, enrollments, and inquiries.
• Assist with Talent & Culture recognition and engagement programs.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding, monitor postings, screens, and talent pipelines.
• Track recruitment progress, onboarding milestones, and program participation.
• Support employee relations inquiries and administrative matters as needed.
• Provide backup across Talent & Culture functions during peak periods.
• Contribute to Talent & Culture projects and initiatives to enhance employee experience.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

HR or Business diploma/degree

Job description

Function: Payroll Compliance; Recruitment, and Talent Program Support

Reports to:Director, Talent and Culture

Job Type:Full-time Permanent

About Cabot Cape Breton

Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque town of Inverness - Cabot features 46 holes of exhilarating golf and one of the best resort experiences in Canada. With two acclaimed World Top 100 courses as well as a new par-3 course, 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 upscale Golf Villas, 22 additional homes currently under construction, and exquisite dining in three on-site restaurants, Cabot is intended to excite and inspire at every turn. Further solidifying its reputation, the resort was recently named one of the Top 10 Resort Hotels in Canada in Travel + Leisure’s 2020 World’s Best Awards.

If you join our team, you will live our values:

Confidence, Authenticity, Humility, Warmth

Position Overview

Cabot Cape Breton is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Talent & Culture Generalist to join our growing team. This is not an entry-level position; the role serves as a key partner to departmental leaders and operatives and supports Cabot’s Talent & Culture programs and processes across the organization, including payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and Talent & Culture program delivery.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resources, as well as a strong expertise and experience in HR operations, payroll processes, talent acquisition, employee experience, and organizational programs. They will play a critical role in supporting the smooth operation of the Talent & Culture team as well as seasonal and year-round workforce needs.

This position requires a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment and discretion, and is passionate about creating outstanding experiences for our team.

Core Competencies/Key Functions:

• Handle sensitive employee information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with employment legislation and organizational standards.
• Support payroll and benefits administration, including tracking enrollments, eligibility changes, and responding to inquiries from our team members.
• Support the administration of Talent & Culture employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding efforts, supporting departmental leaders in developing standardized onboarding programs, monitoring job postings, and assisting with application screening, interviews and developing talent pipelines.
• Help to track recruitment progress, onboarding milestones, and program participation, maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records.
• Support basic employee relations inquiries and administrative matters, escalating complex or sensitive issues as needed.
• Provide backup support across Talent & Culture functions during peak periods, seasonal operations, or team member absences.
• Contribute to Talent & Culture projects and operational priorities that support departmental success.
• Contribute to Talent & Culture projects and initiatives that enhance employee experience, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Model Cabot’s values of Confidence, Authenticity, Humility, and Warmth in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Human Resources or Business diploma or degree required
• 3-5 years directly related experience
• Occupational Health & Safety courses an asset.
• 3+ years experience in Training & Facilitating
• 3 years Recruitment experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Highly responsible & reliable

Requirements of the role you should be aware of:

• Based on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our guests, to work with us, you must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two years.
• As a seasonal resort business, you can anticipate a schedule that will involve day, evening, night, and weekend work.
• Access to learning & training opportunities to build your career.
• $10 green fees
• Complimentary daily hot lunch (in-season)
• Complimentary Family Golf Round
• Friends and Family Rates for Golf and Lodging
• Discounts in our Retail Shops & Restaurants
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-matched RRSP contribution program
• Healthcare benefits for permanent and returning seasonal team members.