Human Resources Generalist

Eastlink; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastlink in Halifax, NS is seeking an HR Generalist to join our People & Culture team. You will support a broad range of HR programs, including wellness, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, and internal communications, with hands-on involvement across the employee experience.

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, you’ll partner with leaders and teammates to implement practical HR processes, protect confidential information, and help create a positive, inclusive workplace in a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline with a concentration in Human Resources.
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience administering employee benefits, disability management, accommodations, or leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer group benefits and pension programs while ensuring employees understand and can effectively access available resources.
• Coordinate disability management and employee leave processes, including medical, parental, compassionate care, and other leaves.
• Support employees and leaders throughout the leave lifecycle, including documentation, communication, accommodations, and return-to-work planning.
• Draft, proofread, and distribute employee communications, ensuring information is clear and accurate.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment standards, and workplace practices.
• Assist with investigations, progressive discipline processes, and related documentation.
• Support and coordinate employee experience and wellness initiatives.
• Co-chair the Employment Equity Committee and support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and processes.
• Assist with recruitment activities and help create a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate on People & Culture projects and initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

Skills

Benefits administration

Disability management

Leave management

Employee relations

Recruitment support

HRIS

Communication

Discretion

Education

Undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration with HR concentration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Job description

This position is Working in the designated office five (5) days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Designated Office 6080 Young Street Halifax, NS

This position is Working in the designated office five (5) days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Are you an HR professional who loves working with people and finding ways to create a great employee experience? We're looking for a driven HR Generalist to join our People & Culture team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR career while gaining hands‑on experience across employee wellness and benefits, employee relations, recruitment, internal communications and other HR programs.

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, you'll work closely with leaders, employees, and your People & Culture peers to support a wide range of initiatives that help our people thrive. If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of your work, and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump in, you’ll be a great fit!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Administer group benefits and pension programs while ensuring employees understand and can effectively access available resources.
• Coordinate disability management and employee leave processes, including medical, parental, compassionate care, and other leaves.
• Support employees and leaders throughout the leave lifecycle, including documentation, communication, accommodations, and return-to-work planning.
• Draft, proofread, and distribute employee communications, ensuring information is clear and accurate.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment standards, and workplace practices.
• Assist with investigations, progressive discipline processes, and related documentation.
• Support and coordinate employee experience and wellness initiatives.
• Co-chair the Employment Equity Committee and support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and processes.
• Assist with recruitment activities and help create a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate on People & Culture projects and initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline with a concentration in Human Resources.
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience administering employee benefits, disability management, accommodations, or leave programs.
• Knowledge of benefit plans, pension administration, and applicable employment legislation.
• Experience supporting wellness, employee engagement, or employee experience initiatives is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and customer service skills.
• A high level of discretion and attention to detail when handling confidential information.
• A proactive mindset, strong follow‑through, and a willingness to take initiative.
• A genuine passion for supporting employees and creating a positive workplace experience.
• CPHR designation, or progress toward obtaining a CPHR designation, is considered an asset.

About Eastlink

Eastlink is proudly family‑owned and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After more than 50 years, we’ve grown from a small‑town startup into one of Canada’s Best Managed companies without losing our entrepreneurial edge. We move fast. We try new things. We care about doing right by our customers, and we’re not afraid to take a different approach to make that happen.

Why Work With Us

We could say we’re not your typical telecom, but what makes us different is how we operate day to day. At Eastlink, we’re a tight‑knit team all working toward common goals. We’re big enough to do meaningful work, but small enough that you can actually make your mark. You won’t get stuck waiting for layers of approval or years of tenure to make an impact! We believe in getting involved, speaking up, and figuring things out together. We’re always listening, learning, and adapting because our customers (and our people) expect us to. And just like we invest in our network, we invest in you, with intention and for the long run.

We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self‑identify during the application process.