Director, Human Resources

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada The Armour Group Limited Full time

**Strong work ethic. Strategic thinker. Team player**

**Does this sound like you? If so, this position may be for you**

The Armour Group Limited is one of the leading real estate development and construction companies in Atlantic Canada. With its dedicated team of professionals, The Armour Group Limited continues a proud history of creating a sense of place in Nova Scotia - carefully designing, developing, constructing and operating some of our region’s most iconic buildings. With more than 50 years of history locally, this family-owned firm remains committed to a principled approach to development, ensuring that our buildings are environmentally sustainable and integrated into the communities they serve. If you share our values and would like to work with skilled professionals, Armour is presently seeking a **Director of Human Resources** to join our growing team from our downtown Halifax location.

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the Director of Human Resources will be responsible for overseeing the Human Resources operations of the organization and HR team; Hospitality Human Resources Manager, Payroll Manager, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Recruitment Advisor.

**As Director of Human Resources, you’ll get to**:

- Monitoring legislative changes and recommending corresponding changes to corporate policies.
- Understanding market drivers for recruitment and modifying strategic recruitment programs accordingly (salary, education, ad placement, agency utilization).
- Provide guidance and training to supervisory staff on human resources best practices.
- Function as the primary resource for support and guidance on all human resources matters within the organization, liaising with the legal team as appropriate.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in creating effective staffing planning, hiring programs supporting career succession planning and identifying skills development needs.
- Provide regular reporting to the executive team.
- Develop and implement training programs where reasonable and appropriate.
- Participate as directed in company’s joint occupational health and safety program.
- Demonstrates leadership skills by embodying the company’s policies and procedures in their own and in department’s performance.
- Full engagement in program delivery by social committee to ensure positive employee morale and engagement.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Undergraduate degree, certificate or diploma with a focus in human resources or a related area.
- CPHR designation or advanced degree is considered an asset.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience within the field of HR.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective precise communicator with an enate ability to bring out the best in people.
- Exemplary understanding of and commitment to confidentiality.
- Prior experience in policy development, employee training, recruitment, succession planning and performance management.

**What's in it for you?**
- Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP’s
- Paid vacation days
- Paid sick days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education support
- Discounts at selected Queens Marque restaurants
- On-site fitness facilities
- Opportunity for internal career growth
- Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

The Armour Group Limited is a family business valuing a commitment to excellence, high performance, accountability, integrity, and teamwork. We are looking for diligent people to join our team who share our values, work ethic and passion for building community. We offer RRSP’s, extended health benefits, and a bonus potential.

The Armour Group is an equal opportunity employer. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 8 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Halifax, NS B3J 3M8 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-05-15

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