HR Partner

IORE•Dartmouth, NS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

COVE is seeking an HR Partner to join their rapidly expanding team. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Services & Facilities, this role is crucial for achieving competitive advantage through strategic workforce deployment, encompassing talent acquisition, employee training and development, and performance management. The HR Partner will be responsible for creating an engaging and productive work atmosphere, overseeing all human resource practices and processes to ensure a happy and productive workplace that aligns with the company's mission, objectives, and values, thereby shaping a positive culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5-7 years' relevant experience in a similar role.
Excellent communication skills, including active listening, and presentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to exercise confidentiality, sound judgement, and discretion.
Strong organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation and business acumen.
People oriented and results driven.
Demonstrated effective organizational problem solving, planning and analytical skills.
Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

Nice To Haves

CPHR designation (or candidate)

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of HR contact to all managers and employees in the areas of employee relations, change management, performance management, employee engagement, and best practices.
Develop, implement and monitor HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
Partner with management on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies.
Support hiring managers in executing the full-cycle talent acquisition process including recruitment, interviewing, developing employment contracts for hiring of qualified job applicants and their subsequent on-boarding.
Support employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance management, and terminations.
Bridge management and employee relations by developing and maintaining human resource policies and procedures, health & safety, addressing requests, grievances or other issues.
Manage off-boarding – voluntary and involuntary terminations of employment.
Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Payroll, Finance and IT, Legal and other stakeholders to drive the effective delivery of HR programs and services.
Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
Oversee and manage a performance management system that drives high performance.
Administer benefits, reconcile payroll reports, and advise and recommend on compensation, benefits and rewards programs.
Assess training and professional development needs to apply and monitor training programs.
Analyze HR trends and metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics including employee performance, compensation standards relative to market benchmarks, and other metrics.
Implement attendance management, performance management and disability management plans as required.
Manage employee records and ensuring legal compliance with all regulations including health and safety and worker’s compensation.
Ensure compliance with COVE’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.
Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVE’s programs and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic, growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.
Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, personal sick time, and additional days for family illness or medical appointments.
Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely 1 day/week.
Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment.
Tech focused office location, convenient via transit and bike paths.
Employee wellbeing including full medical & dental benefits and a health spending account.
Group RRSP matching program & Income Insurance Plans.
Maternity & parental leave top-up allowance.
Learning and growth opportunities.
Employee referral program.
Competitive salary.