Human Resources Advisor

NexGold Mining Corp

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Advisor will provide operational and advisory support to employees and leaders to enable high performing teams and contribute to business success. With an emphasis on creating positive employee experiences, the Human Resources Advisor will implement HR programs across the full employee lifecycle. Throughout their work, the Human Resources Advisor will ensure alignment with Company goals and compliance with department policies. This fast-paced role calls for a positive, detail-oriented, and resourceful professional who prioritizes safety and is dedicated to fostering a work environment focused on continuous improvement and learning.
Based initially from the incumbent’s home office in Nova Scotia, the Human Resources Advisor will live within a reasonable daily commuting distance to provide as-needed on-site support to the Goldboro Gold Project in Goldboro, NS. There will be as-needed business travel to communities surrounding the Goldboro Gold Project and occasional travel to the Goliath Gold Complex near Dryden, Ontario, and to the Corporate Office in Toronto, Ontario. When there are Admin Offices constructed at the Goldboro Gold Project, the Human Resources Advisor’s primary work location will be on-site and will no longer be eligible to work from home.
Initially, this role will provide HR support to the Goldboro Gold Project and the Goliath Gold Complex. As the Goldboro Gold Project progresses towards operations, gradually this role will become fully focused on the Goldboro Gold Project.
NexGold is committed to advancing economic reconciliation and supporting Mi'kmaq participation in all phases of the Goldboro Project. NexGold is committed to hiring locally within the Guysborough County. We encourage applicants to self-identify to aid our prioritization of applicants based on these commitments.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar-level role with exposure to various aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Comprehensive understanding of provincial employment standards, human rights, accessibility, and occupational health & safety-related legislation (Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Newfoundland & Labrador)
• Experience with HRIS entries and reporting functions, and using a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe Pro, and DocuSign
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for team-based working
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple concurrent tasks
• Analytical with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with presenting to groups
• Ability to influence others through explanation of policies, programs, and best practices
• Ability to work independently with general supervision
• Curiosity and creativity with a willingness to take initiative, research, and recommend solutions
• Strong service orientation with the desire to go above and beyond
• High level of integrity in handling confidential information and sensitive situations with respect
• Valid driver’s license (Nova Scotia “Class 5” or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• HR professional designation (CPHR, CHRP, or similar) or willingness to pursue such designation
• Workplace investigations training and experience
• Previous experience in a mining or industrial environment
• Cross-cultural awareness with an understanding and sensitivity of the challenges associated with differences in cultural and economic backgrounds
• Experience working with BambooHR and Payworks
• Experience in implementing a new or updated HRIS or ERP system

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support for the assigned worksite(s) and serve as a primary contact for HR employee inquiries.
• Attend crew meetings to share HR communications, foster strong relationships, and address employee questions/concerns promptly to nurture trust.
• Provide advice to employees and leaders on HR policies, programs, employment legislation, and best practices while ensuring consistent delivery of HR services aligned with Company strategy and department processes.
• Support the implementation of employment and training-related aspects of Mutual Benefits Agreements, Community Benefits Agreements, and/or Impact Benefit Agreements negotiated throughout the life of mine and assist with compliance reporting.
• Develop collaborative relationships with supervision to understand day-to-day business needs and challenges, and actively flag opportunities to improve processes and business outcomes.
• Contribute to the periodic review of HR policies and programs, incorporating employee feedback and legislative changes as appropriate and supporting change management.
• Support leaders to proactively manage and resolve workplace concerns, partnering with the Community Relations team where needed and escalating complex concerns to the Human Resources Manager as appropriate.
• Conduct workplace investigations as necessary to maintain a safe and positive work environment, escalating complex issues to the Human Resources Manager as appropriate.
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for general and supervisory-level positions, including job posting, screening, developing interview materials, participating on interview panels, checking references, and preparing recommendations for hire.
• Support aspects of the talent acquisition process for managerial-level positions.
• Represent the HR team at career fairs, industry events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Partner with the Community Relations team to maximize employment opportunities for local municipalities and Indigenous communities.
• Coordinate candidates’ pre-employment requirements, including arranging medical assessments and criminal background checks where required.
• Contribute to employer branding and mining industry awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate the new hire onboarding process, including sending relevant information to new hires, collecting documents, arranging PPE, conducting onboarding presentations, and monitoring the completion of HR training requirements.
• Prepare organizational announcements.
• Administer employee Relocation Agreements and support work permit/immigration applications as needed.
• Implement the Performance Management and Development program, enabling supervision to foster an environment of coaching, mentoring and developing people to reach their full potential in alignment with Company priorities.
• Assist with the implementation of supervisor and leadership development programs, and succession planning initiatives in alignment with the workforce plan.
• Implement the Corrective Action Policy, enabling supervision to correct individual behaviour and support employees in learning and improving.
• Support the planning and implementation of pre-employment training programs and apprenticeship programs
• Track and ensure employee compliance with HR-led training and development requirements.
• Support the processes for salary reviews and administer bonus and equity programs.
• Develop compensation recommendations for new hires and internal appointments based on internal and external analyses.
• Maintain compliance with Hours of Work and Overtime Averaging Agreements/Fixed Cycle Averaging Agreements.
• Administer benefit and retirement savings program enrolments, changes and terminations in collaboration with Payroll staff, explain benefit programs, and assist employees with accessing benefits platforms.
• Design, implement and participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and reinforcing a culture that reflects our Company values.
• Proactively support and deliver diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
• Facilitate new hire check-ins, stay interviews and exit interviews.
• Monitor the employee experience throughout the site operations to identify issues and opportunities, recommend ideas, and take action.
• Coordinate employee wellness initiatives that foster a positive and healthy work environment.
• Coach and influence leaders on attendance support and disability management matters with an emphasis on early intervention, partnering with the Community Relations team where needed.
• Implement the Disability Management program, including coordinating requests for medical information, facilitating return-to-work meetings, and creating job accommodation plans.
• Coordinate WCB/WSIB claims for workplace injuries and/or illnesses and enable leaders to comply with incident reporting procedures, investigations, and legal responsibilities.
• Administer the Sick Leave Policy and applications for long-term disability benefits where needed.
• Implement the Drug & Alcohol program, including providing guidance on testing requirements and making referrals to substance abuse professionals where appropriate.
• Implement the Accessibility Policy and support the completion of reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including the Health & Safety team, medical practitioners, and insurance providers.
• Escalate complex attendance support, disability management, and drug & alcohol results to Human Resources Manager.
• Enable leaders to complete HR forms accurately and timely for processing.
• Review and process entries in HRIS/Payroll system as related to the employee life cycle (ie. hire, position change, demographic information change, leave of absence, termination).
• Verify entries completed by Payroll (ie. vacation, leaves of absence, overtime, statutory holidays).
• Facilitate the resolution of payroll concerns, escalating issues to Payroll or Human Resources Manager as necessary.
• Support the implementation of HR-related software programs and HRIS or ERP systems.
• Prepare written HR correspondence (ie. employment agreements, change letters, confirmation of employment) and ensure documentation meets legal and audit requirements.
• Maintain HR templates and internal standard operating procedures.
• Collect and analyze HR data to support decision-making, including reporting on key HR metrics.
• Prepare reports and presentations for various internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain digital HR and Payroll filing systems and make HR-related updates to the Company intranet (SharePoint) in compliance with document retention practices.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental responsibilities.
• Mentor and guide Human Resources Co-op Students, including delegating and reviewing work where applicable.
• Occasional regional travel (ie. day trips to communities surrounding the Goldboro Gold Project) and as-needed travel to the Goliath Gold Complex and the Corporate Office.
• Additional responsibilities or tasks as reasonably assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid group benefits package (health, dental, paramedical, vision, employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D, critical illness, and employee & family assistance program)
• Mandatory participation in group long-term disability (LTD) insurance program with employee-paid premiums
• Eligible for Company retirement savings program with company-match
• Access to paid vacation time from hire date
• Reimbursement-eligible items include CSA work boots. All other PPE will be provided by the company on an as-needed basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees