Human Resource Coordinator (12 Month Contract)

Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process in alignment with Events East Group policies and applicable Collective Agreements.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify position requirements posting strategies selection criteria and interview logistics.
• Prepare and post job advertisements across internal and external recruitment platforms.
• Screen applications shortlist candidates and schedule interviews while ensuring timely and professional communication with applicants.
• Conduct reference checks support offer development and prepare all recruitment-related documentation.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and assist in identifying trends to support continuous improvement.
• Strengthen talent pipelines through ongoing engagement with candidates community partners and post-secondary institutions.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and ensure proper documentation is sent to payroll.
• Assist with strategies aimed at improving recruitment efficiencies reducing time-to-fill and enhancing the candidates experience.

Human Resources Administration

• Resolve internal and external Human Resources-related inquiries or direct to the appropriate resources as needed.
• Support the administration of all Collective Agreement processes for the organization.
• Participate in the development implementation and administration of resources policies procedures and programs within the scope of responsibility.
• Support the administration of the full employee life-cycle processes including but not limited to resourcing (recruitment) onboarding and offboarding.
• Draft and distribute Employment Letters.
• Review immigration documents and submitted applications to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with current immigration regulations and organizational sponsorship policies.
• Provide administrative support for work permits and other employer-sponsored immigration matters in collaboration with legal and government agencies.
• Support with research to assign appropriate NOC (National Occupation Classification) codes; develop and update job descriptions to support compliance recruitment and immigration processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective records management for all activities.
• Various Human Resources projects and other duties as assigned.

Employee Lifecycle

• Assist with and conduct new employee orientations.
• Support retention strategies as outlined by Events East Group.
• Administer the employee departure checklist and all duties required of this process.

Health & Safety

• Provide administrative assistance to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Prepare safety reports regularly for the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee the Board of Directors and Events East Group departments as requested.

Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure the delivery completion and input of all new hire and employee lifecycle change documentation.
• Assist the Payroll & Benefits Analyst with compensation and benefits support as required.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field or an equivalent combination of education relevant HR experience or progress toward a CPHR designation.
• 1-3 years relevant experience within Human Resources or equivalent.
• Previous experience in recruitment selection and onboarding is considered an asset.
• Previous experience or working knowledge of Nova Scotia Immigration programs and process.
• Strong interest in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain data with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and professionalism.
• Comfortable taking ownership of work proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and bringing forward ideas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS an asset.

Events East Group is a special purpose government agency that manages and operates the Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre. We are an impact-focused organization known for attracting and hosting the best events in the region generating economic impact and driving community vibrancy. We were created as part of a government partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and we work in collaboration with them to manage our business in a responsible and transparent manner.

MISSION: WE CONNECT THE WORLD TO NOVA SCOTIA BY CREATING MEMORABLE EVENT EXPERIENCES.

VISION: OUR PEOPLE AND OUR COMMUNITY MAKE US THE FAVOURED EVENT DESTINATION FOR OUR GUESTS.

THE PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Paid Vacation
• Sick and personal days
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
  • Discounts
  • Free counselling services
  • Resources available for personal life needs
• Medical & Dental benefits through Medavie BlueCross as soon as you start!
• 13 paid holidays or Time in Lieu for working on the holiday
• Paid bereavement leave
• Discounted transit bus pass through SmartTrip
• Discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness

  Events East is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians racially visible persons women in non-traditional positions persons with disabilities Indigenous persons and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

  During the recruitment process applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs in confidence with the Recruiter when selected.

  TO APPLY: Apply via Career Beacon.

  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

  We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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