Human Resources Manager

Venor; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightisle in Halifax is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to lead all HR activities, including recruitment, employee engagement, and experience. This hands-on role partners with leadership to attract and retain a values-driven team and to implement strategic HR initiatives in a growing organization.

You will ensure compliance with Nova Scotia employment laws, develop onboarding, performance coaching, and retention strategies, and build processes from the ground up while fostering a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience at generalist or advisor level.
• Strong recruitment and employee relations background.
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia employment legislation and HR practices.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• People-first approach with independent, resourceful mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment from job design to offers.
• Develop sourcing strategies and forecast hiring needs.
• Design engagement strategies and onboarding experiences.
• Monitor turnover and address retention risks.
• Support performance management and development planning.
• Coach leaders on conversations and training needs.
• Provide advisory support on HR matters and policy guidance.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards and legislation in Nova Scotia.
• Maintain employee records and support HRIS integration.
• Support Health and Safety programs and wellbeing culture.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Recruitment

Employee relations

Employment legislation knowledge

HR technology / HRIS

Tools

HRIS

CRM

Job description

Venor is proud to partner with our client, Brightisle, in the recruitment of a Senior Human Resources Advisor. Brightisle is a leading provider of health and community care services in Newfoundland and Labrador and are energized by the challenge to improve our collective health and well-being and to make care better. As part of a collaborative initiative involving government, community, and sector partners, Brightisle is supporting the implementation of an innovative service model focused on enhancing access to community-based supports. This work brings together technology, service excellence, and person-centered approaches to improve outcomes and strengthen independence, choice, and inclusion for the individuals and families served. (https://www.seafair.ca/news/owncare-novascotia) This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will lead all aspects of Human Resources, partnering with leadership to attract, support and retain an engaged, values-driven team. It is a true generalist role with a strong focus on recruitment, engagement and employee experience, and it is ideal for someone who is energized by building, not just maintaining, and who is comfortable being both strategic and hands-on. This full-time role is based out of Brightisle’s new Halifax office.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, from job design and posting through screening, interviewing and offers.
• Build creative sourcing strategies to attract mission-aligned talent, and partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs and workforce plans.
• Design and implement engagement strategies that foster connection and belonging, and support onboarding experiences that set employees up for success.
• Monitor turnover, identify trends and proactively address retention risks, including through surveys, check-ins and stay interviews.
• Support leaders with performance management, coaching and development planning, and help design simple, effective performance processes.
• Identify training needs, coordinate learning opportunities, and coach leaders on having meaningful, constructive conversations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on day-to-day HR matters, including conflict resolution, investigations and complex employee situations.
• Ensure fair, consistent and compassionate handling of people issues, and provide guidance on policies, best practices and employment legislation.
• Implement HR policies, processes and tools from the ground up, and ensure compliance with employment standards and legislation in Nova Scotia.
• Maintain employee records and support HR systems, including CRM/HRIS integration.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs, and help build a culture where safety, wellbeing and respect are shared responsibilities.
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes across the employee lifecycle.

What you will bring:

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience at the generalist or advisor level.
• Strong experience in recruitment and employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Honest, grounded and people-first, with a genuine interest in how employees experience their work.
• Independent and resourceful, with the initiative to figure things out and build from the ground up.
• Experience with HR systems, CRMs, or other tech-enabled environments.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, the Brightisle team celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and innovation, driving us all forward.

If you’re looking for a place where your career can thrive, where diversity is celebrated, and where your values align with your work, Brightisle is the place for you!