Human Resources Coordinator

Murphy's Pharmacies; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy chain in Charlottetown is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to enhance HR practices and support pharmacy managers. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Human Resources, extensive experience in HR, and exceptional communication skills. This role involves addressing team relations, compliance, and team member engagement initiatives, contributing to a positive workplace culture. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Subsidized fitness membership

Exclusive discounts with local companies

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a multi-site retail, healthcare, or service environment.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to travel regularly to Pharmacy locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for pharmacy locations.
• Coach managers on performance management and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to employment standards and privacy legislation.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Relationship-building

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

We Innovate so You Can Support Our People

Join Our Team at Murphy’s Pharmacies!

At Murphy’s Pharmacies, we’re redefining the role of independent community pharmacy in our healthcare system—and that transformation is powered by the people who support our teams every day. We’re looking for a dedicated Human Resources Coordinator to join our organization and help bring our shared vision to life.

We've been Island family-owned and operated for over 44 years, with locations across Prince Edward Island and beyond.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting Murphy’s Pharmacies by providing HR guidance and frontline support to pharmacy managers and team members. This role blends relationship‑building, coaching, and problem‑solving with a strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and the unique demands of pharmacy operations. The HR Coordinator ensures consistent people practices across locations, fosters a positive workplace culture, and helps drive organizational performance through effective talent management.

If you’re a people‑focused HR professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in a community‑driven healthcare organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role

While we all collaborate to provide services and hospitality to our team members and clients, we all play different roles to make this happen. You’ll contribute by:

Team Relations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for pharmacy locations, providing guidance on team member relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Responds to routine administrative inquiries and provides information and assistance with a variety of team and management questions related to policies, pay, benefits, etc.
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, and progressive discipline for team members.
• Support pharmacy‑level implementation of performance review processes and tools.
• Conduct investigations into workplace concerns, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Identify talent gaps and collaborate with managers, the support team and recruiting on succession planning for key roles.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of position profile documents.
• Collaborate with other business division leaders to align policy and practice where applicable.

Training & Development

• Assess training needs across locations and collaborate on solutions to strengthen leadership capability and team performance.
• Facilitate training sessions on HR policies, communication and workplace culture.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to employment standards, privacy legislation, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Support incident reporting, return to work planning, and workplace accommodations.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation.
• Ensure strict confidentiality when handling sensitive team member issues.

Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance culture across all pharmacy locations.
• Support team member engagement initiatives and action planning.
• Assist with organizational changes, ensuring clear communication and smooth transitions.
• Assist in the coordination, execution, and analysis of team surveys.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and processes.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects that support business growth and operational excellence.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Our team is client‑focused and believes in a high level of attention to detail, professionalism and discretion. We also believe in lifelong learning and the ability to work under pressure. We value diverse backgrounds and what that brings to our team and we want to hear more about what makes you unique.

In addition to what makes you unique, there are a few basics that we require for this role:

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a multi‑site retail, healthcare, or service environment.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting leaders remotely and in person.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to Pharmacy locations.
• A CPHR designation (or working toward it) is considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Strong judgment and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Commitment to team experience and organizational culture.

Working Conditions

• Field‑based role with regular travel to pharmacy locations and support office.
• A combination of in pharmacy and support office work.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability for urgent HR matters.

What We Offer

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes a pension plan, comprehensive health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Additionally, we provide a subsidized fitness membership and exclusive discounts with local companies, helping you save on meals, retail products, and home heating oil. Please note that the level of benefits will depend on whether your employment with us is on a temporary or permanent basis.

We may not be perfect, but we strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We're proud to say that many of our team members have been with us for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and even 40 years.

Sound Interesting? Here’s The Next Step…

If this sounds like you and you're interested in learning more, we’d love to hear from you!

Please attach a current resume and let us know why you would be a good fit.

Thank you for taking the time to review this opportunity and for considering us as part of your career journey.

We wish you all the best and appreciate your interest in joining the Murphy’s Pharmacies Team.