HR Operations Specialist

The Inland Group of Companies; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental and life insurance

401(k) with company match / Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

On the job training

Employee Recognition Program

DailyPay

Flexible schedule

$300 referral bonuses - unlimited

Job summary

The Inland Group of Companies is hiring an HR Operations Specialist in Enfield, NS to support the full employee lifecycle and partner with operational leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.

Reporting to the Director of HR, you will handle onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance while fostering engagement and organizational effectiveness. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR principles, labour relations, employment law, and compliance.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced matrix environment.
• Strong recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to tailor messages.
• Organizational, time management, problem solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Discretion with confidential information and sound judgement.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Knowledge of employment laws; CPHR/SHRM asset; bilingual may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR resource for assigned units, guiding on employee relations, policies, procedures and agreements.
• Manage staffing approvals, offer letters, contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and records.
• Lead recruitment activities including screening, interviews, and onboarding initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to implement people strategies, workforce planning, and development programs.
• Support compensation and benefits administration with Payroll and Benefits teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies, employment legislation, drug/alcohol programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct investigations, coaching discussions, leaves of absence, and accommodation processes.
• Maintain workforce data in HR systems and support engagement programs.

Skills

HR principles

Employee relations

Employment law

HR compliance

Stakeholder management

Recruitment

Performance management

Workforce planning

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office

Job description

• Flexible schedule

Discover an exciting future at the Airport!

HR Operations Specialist

About us:

The Inland Group of Companies (IDS and Quantem Aviation Services) is a trusted aviation partner operating at over 50+ airports across Canada and the United States. We deliver aircraft de-icing, fueling, environmental management, ground handling, and other specialized aviation support services. Safety is our highest priority. Every employee has the authority and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions exist.

What Is In It For You

• Competitive wages
• Insurance - health, dental and life, AD&D and LTD
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match / Pension plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Advancement opportunities
• On the job training
• Employee Recognition Program
• DailyPay
• Flexible schedule
• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited
• Benefits may vary by position and location.

Position Overview

The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for providing human resources consultation and support to assigned business units, partnering closely with operational leaders to align people strategies with business objectives. Reporting to the Director of HR, this role manages the full employee lifecycle from hire to retire, provides guidance on employee relations and compliance matters, supports talent acquisition and onboarding, and helps drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management initiatives.

Location: Cygnet Dr, Enfield, NS B2T 1K3

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Including But Not Limited To)

• Serve as the primary HR resource for assigned business units, providing guidance on employee relations, policies, procedures, collective agreements, and employment-related matters.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities including staffing approvals, offer letters, employment contracts, onboarding, offboarding, and employment record maintenance.
• Lead recruitment activities including requisition management, candidate screening, interviews, community outreach, career fairs, and onboarding initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to implement people strategies, workforce planning initiatives, employee development programs, and performance management processes.
• Support compensation and benefits administration in collaboration with Corporate Payroll and Benefits teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, drug and alcohol programs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct, document, and support workplace investigations, conflict resolution efforts, coaching discussions, leaves of absence, and accommodation processes.
• Maintain accurate workforce data within HR systems, support change management initiatives, employee engagement programs, recruiting communications, and special projects.

Required Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources principles, employee/labour relations practices, employment legislation, and HR compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build strong working relationships, and operate effectively within a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Strong recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential employee information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of employment and labour laws; CPHR or SHRM designation is considered an asset. Bi-lingual capability may be required in some locations.

Additional Info

• Occasional travel is required.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background screening and meet airport security requirements for access to secure areas.

The Inland Group of Companies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without discrimination based on protected grounds under applicable legislation.

The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.