Human Resources Generalist

BDO; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Halifax is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide HR advisory and operational support. The role includes advising on talent management, employee engagement, and collaborating with the HR team. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of HR experience and a degree in HR or related field. A strong focus on advisory services and problem-solving skills is essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in HR.
• Experience in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Post-secondary graduate with CHRP designation completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and leaders on talent management.
• Deliver the BDO talent experience.
• Assist with recruitment activities.
• Collaborate on national HR projects.

Skills

Talent management

Employee relations

Advisory services

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree or diploma in HR

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to provide advisory and operational support for our BSO service lines in Canada, reporting to the HR Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Serving as the key HR point of contact, advising employees and front-line leaders on all aspects of talent management and employee experience
• Working with HR Centers of Expertise and business leaders to deliver the BDO talent experience – to Attract, Engage, and Grow our people
• Enabling leaders to effectively engage and develop their teams
• Advising employees and leaders on all talent-related matters, including employee relations, engagement, performance, compensation, organizational structure, workforce planning, inclusion and diversity, development, recruitment, and policy application.
• Collaborating with the HR team to deliver all elements of the National Talent Strategy across the Assurance and BSO service lines
• Providing reporting and analytics support to the HR Manager to help shape the National Talent Strategy
• Assisting with recruitment activities in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team
• Participating in national HR projects

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning & professional development

Your experience and education

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment while getting things done
• Strong focus on providing advisory services and enabling leaders with the best possible recommendations
• Curious and proactive problem solver who develops solutions that enable firm, professional, and personal success
• Always seeks to improve processes while effectively managing multiple priorities in a complex, matrix environment
• Comfortable facilitating presentations and discussions
• Post-secondary graduate with a degree or diploma in HR, with a CHRP designation completed or in progress