Human Resources Generalist

Njoyn; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their dynamic HR team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful recruitment, employee relations, and policy development in a supportive environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the workplace culture and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The organization values equity, diversity, and inclusion, making it an exciting place to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of residents. Join a team that celebrates great people and fosters a positive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7

RRSP program with employer matching

Vacation accrual and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks program with discounts

Continuing education and training

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in complex HR issues.
• Competency in HR administration and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruitment and create job postings.
• Provide HR expertise on management issues and workplace investigations.
• Maintain employee handbook and support disciplinary processes.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Performance Management

Labour Relations

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree with HR focus

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources Team based at West Bedford Transitional Health, Halifax Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• In partnership with Shannex corporate recruitment, completes full cycle recruitment including creating job descriptions and postings, candidate sourcing, administering offer letters, conducting reference checks and ensuring all pre-conditions are met
• Provide subject matter expertise on human resources management issues including fact-finding and workplace investigations, coaching, performance management, progressive discipline and terminations, attendance management, attendance support, human rights or other legislative obligations
• Provide interpretation and guidance of HR related policies and contribute to the review, revision, introduction, and implementation of new or updated HR policies, guidelines and processes
• Support workplace investigations, providing HR advice including assisting with development of investigation plan and procedures, investigation questions, and fact finding
• Provide HR advice regarding outcome of investigations, including analysis and consideration of evidence and mitigating factors
• Support disciplinary processes including drafting and/or reviewing disciplinary and termination letters and supporting managers in disciplinary and/or termination meetings.
• Maintains the employee handbook – updating and communicating changes as required
• Provide subject matter expertise on general labour relations matters including collective agreement interpretation and application, collective agreement administration, labour management meetings, union-management relations, and grievances

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree with HR focus or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience dealing with complex HR issues.
• Competency in multiple human resource functional areas including labour & employee relations, HR administration, diversity & inclusion, performance management, respective employment legislation, recruitment & retention
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation considered an asset
• Experience in a unionized environment considered an asset

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Transitional Health, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.