Manager, Human Resources

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for an Manager, Human Resources to join our team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
RRSP program (5% employer matching)
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
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

About the Opportunity

As the Manager, Human Resources, you will work closely with all Shannex HR functional teams and participate as an active member of the divisional Senior Management Team (SMT). You will provide support and guidance to the divisional operating leaders in the following ways:
Select, shape, lead and develop the divisional Human Resources team by providing leadership and oversight to all departmental activities to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
Be a strategic partner and liaison between Operations and the Recruitment team with communication, recruitment strategies and initiatives and identify areas of opportunity between Recruitment and Operations
Lead regular meetings with the Business Managers/designates to review labour hours, sick time, overtime, and schedule reviews/adjustments for workforce optimization
Provide support on labor issues/grievances, investigations, and the Attendance Support Program
Support operational leaders with return to work planning and review workplace incident reports to identify trends
Work and collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan division level engagement and retention ideas and leverage appropriate internal resources to create needed program collateral and other supports

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring the following:
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
Minimum five to seven (5-7) years experience in a leadership role within Human Resources or Health Administration
Travel within Nova Scotia is a requirement of this role so a valid driver’s license is required
Strong leadership experience in multi-disciplinary environments
A passion for employee engagement strategies including retention initiatives and planning and have a strong ability to work between cross-functional teams to promote positive working relationships
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to support decision making in complex situations
Solid experience in professional development, succession planning and talent management
An understanding of and appreciation for recruitment of both front-line and management level employees
Experience using MS Office Suite and grasps new software quickly
CPHR designation and/or a master’s degree in Human Resources or other health-related field are considered assets
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. 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.

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