Human Resources (HR) Assistant

As a Human Resource Assistant you will work in conjunction with other People & Culture team members to provide hands-on support in a broad range of human resources functions including recruitment and retention employee relations labour relations training and development performance management policy development and workforce planning ensuring consistency in application. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with employees at all levels and communicating and delivering various HR programs and initiatives to the business. The HR Assistant will assist with the development and implementation of strategic Human Resources plans and the provision of HR support to internal clients.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• University degree in a related field and the ideal candidate holds a CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation or is willing to obtain.
• Other suitable equivalent combinations of directly related formal education and experience may be considered.
• The successful incumbent has broad related HR generalist experience and is proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment along with experience with an HRIS system would be considered assets.

Halifax Water owns and operates the water distribution wastewater collection and treatment and stormwater drainage systems that service the Halifax region. We are committed to continuous improvement with a focus on data-driven decision making and a commitment to long-term sustainability.

At Halifax Water you can look forward to an engaging satisfying career that offers a competitive salary excellent benefits and professional development. Were committed to providing world-class water wastewater and stormwater services as leading environmental stewards. By joining Halifax Water you can help make a difference.

Halifax Waters goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians LGBTQ community racially visible persons women in non-traditional positions persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.

Halifax Water invests in its employees by providing competitive salaries incentive programs opportunities for advancement and an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays vacation and sick leave
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee wellness program
• Professional development opportunities