Job Hiring – Human Resources Coordinator

Marinus Services; Halifax; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

RRSP matching

Generous vacation and PTO

Job summary

Marinus Services ULC is seeking a highly organized Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to-day HR activities at our Halifax office. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll and benefits administration, and responding to routine inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Manager, HR & Payroll, you will coordinate postings, screenings, interviews, and onboarding; maintain files in HRIS and ATS; prepare letters and reports; and help ensure consistent

Qualifications

• 1–2 years HR experience with recruitment support.
• Education in HR, Business Admin or related field, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting resume screening, candidate communication, interview coordination, and onboarding.
• Ability to manage varied tasks and changing deadlines with follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and HR systems.
• Onsite work in Halifax office.
• Experience with payroll or benefits is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment through job postings, screening, interviews, references, communications.
• Coordinate new hire documentation, orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee files and HR system data.
• Prepare employment letters and routine HR reports.
• Respond to routine employee and manager inquiries and escalate sensitive matters.
• Assist with payroll information and benefits enrolments or changes.
• Track HR deadlines including probationary and performance reviews.
• Organize training and employee engagement activities.
• Contribute ideas to improve HR processes.

Skills

Recruitment support

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

HR or Business Admin degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Company Description

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Marinus Services ULC navigates the complexities of global trade with precision, offering top-tier technical support services in North America.

Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Halifax, NS (In Office)

Company: Marinus Services ULC

Marinus Services is seeking a highly organized Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to‑day HR activities at our Halifax office. This role is responsible for coordinating recruitment and onboarding, maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation, supporting payroll and benefits administration, and responding to routine employee inquiries while helping ensure consistent and efficient HR processes in a fast‑paced environment.

The opportunity

Are you building your HR career and enjoy keeping people, processes and priorities organized? We are looking for a Human Resources Coordinator with 1–2 years of relevant experience to support a variety of day-to‑day HR activities at our Halifax office.

Reporting to Manager, HR & Payroll, you will help coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain employee records, respond to routine HR inquiries and support employee programs. Recruitment experience is important for this role. Experience with payroll and benefits is an asset.

What You’ll Do

• Support recruitment through job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, reference checks and candidate communications.
• Coordinate new hire documentation, orientation and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee files, HR system information and HR tracking tools.
• Prepare employment letters, routine reports and other HR documentation.
• Respond to routine employee and manager inquiries and refer sensitive matters to the HR leader.
• Assist with approved payroll information and benefits enrolments or changes.
• Track key HR deadlines, including probationary and performance reviews.
• Help organize training, employee engagement activities and other HR initiatives.
• Contribute ideas that improve the efficiency and consistency of HR processes.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of relevant HR experience, including practical recruitment support experience.
• Education in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting resume screening, candidate communication, interview coordination, and onboarding.
• The ability to manage varied tasks, changing priorities and deadlines with reliable follow‑through.
• Strong attention to detail, professional written and verbal communication skills, and respect for confidentiality.
• Proficient using Microsoft 365 and learning HR systems and digital tools.
• A helpful, collaborative approach and an interest in continuing to develop your HR skills.
• Ability to work onsite at our Halifax office.
• Experience with payroll, employee benefits, an HR information system (HRIS), an applicant tracking system (ATS), or electronic document management is an asset.
• Experience in every HR function is not needed to apply.

What We Offer

• Marinus’ Comprehensive Benefits Plan.
• Company matched registered retirement savings plan.
• Generous vacation and paid time-off provisions.
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus program.

Why Join Us?

At Marinus Services, you’ll be part of a collaborative and growing team where your work directly supports our people and the continued development of our organization. This is an opportunity to build your HR career while gaining hands‑on experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee support, benefits, payroll, and a variety of HR initiatives.

If you’re organized, people‑focused, enjoy keeping things moving, and want to grow your HR skills in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.