Lead Human Resources Business Partner Jobs in Nova Scotia

Strong organizational, planning, follow-up and time management skills;

Create an agile and responsive approach to enhance the candidate’s and hiring manager’s experience throughout the recruitment process;

Make verbal job offers to successful candidates and notifies unsuccessful applicants;

Responsible for the effective onboarding experience of new hires; leads and implements the new employee orientation program (NEO);

Sensitivity, tact and diplomacy are required when offering feedback to unsuccessful applicants in an empathetic, respectful, consistent, and fair manner; and

Able to meet the testing and police security requirements and to maintain confidentiality;

Coach and work closely with managers and supervisors to improve their people-management skills.

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Monitor industry Labour Relations trends and educate the HR team and management.

Provides support to build bench strength within the employee and management groups.

Strategize with other senior Managers to prepare for collective bargaining and participate on the bargaining committee.

Take a leadership role in proactively helping managers and supervisors identify issues and resolve key business problems.

Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefits

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.

5+ years of HR Business Partner experience in a multi-unit field organization

Bilingual in French and English is a requirement

Experience supporting and partnering on complex HR program development.

Experience strategic HR support to senior leadership roles within an organization.

7-10 years of experience working in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending Account

We offer competitive total rewards package including:

Lead the talent acquisition process including sourcing, selection, onboarding and orientation of new employees.

Assist in the development of a strong employer brand by communicating an engaging value proposition and organizational culture across multiple channels.

Effectively implement the communications plan. Prepare internal and external communications in both English and French.

Knowledge of Group Benefits claims management

Support the attendance management process by reviewing absence overviews, generating attendance counseling, and providing coaching recommendations.

Talent management and development recommendations.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with the ability build relationships

Demonstrated experience and success in all areas of HR

Proven flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on commitments within tight timelines.

Solid understanding and knowledge of the design and application of HR management policies, best practices, and employment legislation etc.

Conducts exit interviews and analyzes exit interview trends to summarize and present them to Management.

Assist with the development and management of a performance appraisal process that aligns with business needs and drives high performance.

Supports NEXT’s performance management process to ensure continuous performance improvement and the implementation of best practices.

Assists with disability management type cases to ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assists managers with coaching, performance discussions, follow-up on timelines and ensuring that all employees’ Goals and/or Development Action Plans are identified.

Provide advice and guidance in change management, organizational design, job evaluation, compensation, and talent solutions, including related policies and procedures;

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an HR Consultant, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Manager, or HRBP

Minimum 6-10 years of progressive HR experience

Strong labour or employee relations experience

Translate business needs into integrated HR solutions, providing strategic advice to leadership across various levels in the organization

Coach, consult and collaborate with assigned business units to ensure business and resource objectives are met while aligning HR’s functional strategy;

Assist management with collective agreement administration and interpretation, grievance investigation and resolution, and bargaining support.

Minimum of 6-8 years of Human Resources experience, with demonstrated progression in HR roles and responsibilities.

Skills and experience for the next step in your career.

Liaises as a single point of contact for both managers and employees within an assigned client group.

Partner with leaders, managers, and the HR/Talent team to achieve business results.

Previous experience in manufacturing or operations is required.

Project & process management skills

Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Performing HR system and form data entry.

Experience with start-ups and/or mergers and acquisitions strongly desired

Knowledge of employment laws in Canada

Knowledge of Human Resources best practices

Execute responsibilities in compliance with all relevant federal, provincial, and local employment and labor laws

Minimum of 8 years’ progressive HR/Labor Relations experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and local employment and labor laws

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information as needed

Excellent problem-solving skills with strong customer-focused approach

Work closely and collaboratively with the Site Director and Labor Relations Specialist

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, HR Management or any other related field.

Provides front-line support to managers and partners.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Outstanding interpersonal & communication skills.

Direct experience with Health & Safety an asset.

CHRP certification or in the process of obtaining it, an asset.

Supports the implementation of HR processes including organization design, succession planning, leadership and employee development, change management, performance management, etc.

Supports the implementation of OH&S processes, including policy development, claims resolutions and disability/ WSIB transitional work management programs

Provides guidance to management regarding the interpretation, application, and administration of the collective agreement.

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources and/or Labour Relations is an asset and/or 10 years leadership experience at an operational level.

Thorough knowledge of grievance and arbitration processes and other dispute-resolution mechanisms.

Manager of People and Culture

Proven time management and multi-tasking skills.

Share knowledge and experience with HR process owner teams and HRBP’s across Canada/UK;

Consult with the HR managers and HR process specialists in areas of complexity;

Be familiar with field concepts, practices and procedures and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals;

Identify areas where HR alignment or influence is required and enlist support from the HR Manager where necessary;

5+ years’ experience in a similar role.