Human Resources Associate

Emera; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Halifax is seeking a Human Resources Associate for a 12-month term to join the Total Rewards Team. This role involves supporting employee benefits and pension programs while delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a background in Human Resources with strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with HRIS systems. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work model with 1 flexible remote workday

Comprehensive benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Corporate investments in community

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• Experience in employee benefits and/or pension program management.
• Ability to handle demanding situations calmly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the benefits, pensions, and wellbeing portfolios.
• Provide superior service regarding pensions and benefits.
• Facilitate changes to employee information related to benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources

Designation in employee benefits and/or pension plans (e.g., CEBS)

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft)

Job description

Human Resources Associate - 12 Month Term

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The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Human Resources

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: August 4, 2025

We are currently looking to hire a Human Resources Associate (12 Month Term) to join our Total Rewards Team. As the ideal candidate you bringa strong analytical approach as well as an interest and understanding of benefits or pension industry. Others would describe you as an excellent communicator who strives to provide exceptional customer service.

The Total Rewards team, part of Emera's Corporate Human Resources Team, is responsible for the design, communication and administration of compensation, benefits, and pensions for Emera's Canadian Operating Companies.This position will be appealing to someone looking for a role on a high performing team with room for growth.

As the HRAssociate, Benefits, you will beresponsible for:

• Supporting the benefits, pensions and wellbeing portfolios (including health, dental, insurances), for the Canadian Operating Companies;
• Providing superior service to our employees, retirees and service providers regarding pensions, benefits and wellbeing matters, as well as managing external vendors;
• Researching and implementing continuous improvements to our processes and approaches;
• Facilitating changes to employee information as it relates to pension, benefits and wellbeing and managing communication materials for employees and retirees;
• This role requires an understanding of HRIS systems (i.e Peoplesoft);
• Other ad hoc duties as required to support our Total Rewards team.
  
  
  

These skills will make you successful:

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in many of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, or equivalent experience;
• Combined with a designation in employee benefits and/or pension plans, such as CEBS is preferred;
• Benefits or pension program management experience an asset;
• Strong attention to detail and auditing for accuracy;
• Ability to handle demanding situations calmy and effectively;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships providing a high level of customer service;
• Ability to work with digital technology and effectively utilize technology to drive change and departmental enhancements;
• An understanding of pension plans or total compensation would be considered an asset.
  
  
  

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity?

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by August 4, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 1 flexible remote workday.
• Health & Wellbeing:A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career:Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care:Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation:A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Health & Wellbeing:A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career:Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care:Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation:A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People, 2025 Healthiest Workplace Award Winner and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Utilities

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