Human Resource Specialist

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. About the Opportunity We are searching for a Human Resource Specialist to join our Parkland at Home team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Meaningful Benefits Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (5% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety Responsibilities Track vacancies, prepare job postings, and organize candidates for review with hiring managers Maintain and post information related to seniority, length of service, employee addresses, and emergency phone lists when applicable Support the onboarding process by completing new hire orientations and ensuring employees have the tools and access needed for accurate scheduling and timekeeping Set up new employees in Time & Attendance system (AlayaCare) Facilitate the employee lifecycle by ensuring changes are documented and submitted through the appropriate SharePoint workflows Maintain employee electronic personnel files Ensure accurate and timely pay for all employees by facilitating the pay close procedures and reviewing and signing off timecards Update employee schedules for approved leaves of absence and communicate with payroll and benefits through the SharePoint workflow Support the department with coordinating employee engagement survey results data and compiling data Support the department with educational sessions and monthly HR metrics and reporting Liaise with the payroll and benefits departments to respond to employee requests Oversee the HR inbox and ensure questions or concerns are escalated or addressed appropriately Consult with corporate HR leadership as needed to support complex or multifaceted issues or escalations Draft and submit employment verification letters to be signed off by the payroll department Respond to employee questions and requests in a timely fashion Along with manager, meet with employees for vacation sign‑ups Perform additional duties as required Qualifications College Diploma in Human Resources or related field Minimum 2 years of previous experience in human resources and/or payroll administration in a large, complex environment Minimum 3 years of experience focused on Human Resources (considered an asset) Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Previous experience working in a healthcare or home care setting considered an asset About Us Shannex is a family‑owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, well‑being and longevity. Shannex‑owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs. All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Apply Now If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today #J-18808-Ljbffr