Human Resources Coordinator

1 month ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Sacred Heart School of Halifax Full time

Human Resources Coordinator Part-Time (50%)

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, this part-time role requires a human resource professional that has recruiting and hiring experience and is highly organized. Expected to be an integral part of the Administrative team, the Coordinator will support recruitment & retention strategies. At this time the role includes flexibility given the school schedule and requires the candidate to be on campus for five to six hours per day, Monday to Friday, from the last week of August to the end of June, with time off during March Break, Christmas, the month of July, and three weeks of August.

Duties

  • Support recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new employees
  • Assist with the planning, developing, implementing and evaluating human resource policies
  • Support Management with employee performance management
  • Assist with the development of hiring strategies
  • Oversee the annual employee survey
  • Support the tracking of employee sick and vacation days
  • Coordinate employee recognition programs and employee assemblies
  • Assist in special projects as requested

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Values aligned with Sacred Heart School of Halifax
  • Degree or diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Minimum of two years of experience in human resources
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Nova Scotia Labour Law and best practices in the area of human resource
  • Proficiency in Google and Microsoft suite of products
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced varied environment

We offer:

A wonderful work environment, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, professional development, a matching RRSP program, and where relevant, a tuition discount.

Interested applicants should send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to and address to:

Sheryl Penny, Director of Finance & Administration Sacred Heart School of Halifax
5820 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3H 1X8

In our effort to consciously create a more diverse workforce, we encourage applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, other racially visible persons, and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and applications will continue to be accepted until the role is filled. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Background Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Clearance.

Founded in 1849, Sacred Heart School of Halifax is an independent Catholic school committed to academic excellence within the context of a faith-based community. One of the top independent schools in Atlantic Canada, Sacred Heart School of Halifax teaches the whole child - mind, body, and spirit. Our iconic campus in the heart of Halifax offers co-ed education for JP-Grade 6 and single-gender education for Grades 7-12. With a global network of schools around the world, a rich and proud history, and a strong and unique set of core values, we offer not just an education but an experience that is unparalleled in this region. Visit us at



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