Health Association Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit, non-government, membership-based association with 60 years’ experience in delivering shared services for a wide range of health and health-related organizations. Our four core services include Clinical Engineering Services, Group Benefits Solutions, Labour Relations and Compensation Analysis, and Financial Services. We are also a joint sponsor of the Nova Scotia Health Employees’ Pension Plan and provide policy support for our continuing care members.

Position Scope:
The Senior Human Resources Specialist is an experienced HR professional with in depth knowledge and experience in all areas of HR management. The position leads the development of, and provides advice to, the President and CEO of Health Association on HR operations and strategy. The incumbent acts as a strategic business partner to the executive team and ensures HR plans and strategies support the business priorities. Working collaboratively with Managers and Directors the position supports them in managing their human resources through coaching and consulting to continuously improve employee engagement, productivity and organizational performance. The incumbent is a key resource to management and employees in the Association, providing a high level of proactive HR expertise and support with a major focus on Employee Relations. In collaboration with the Director of Labour Relations and Compensation Analysis the incumbent pursues opportunities to develop partnerships with the member base in support of their HR initiatives.

Qualifications:

• University education in the HR field, CHRP designation is required.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in an HR capacity in unionized and/or non-unionized environments.
• Demonstrated broad experience in various HR areas of expertise.
• Full flexibility with work schedule to ensure all business needs are met.

Critical Skills & Applicant Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in all areas of HR management in progressively responsible positions
• Experience in providing and assessing needs and developing HR plans and strategies to support the business.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to the business
• Experience in developing, leading and implementing HR plans and strategies including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Excellent influencing skills
• Act as a change agent - to deliver HR solutions in organizational change
• Ability to manage confidential issues, with the highest level of professionalism
• Collaborative style around problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the organization (oral and written)
• Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, solid judgement and decision making
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic business environment
• Able to work under minimum direction and act as a team player

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation and benefits package including NSHEPP Pension
• Flexible Hybrid Working Environment
• Free parking when onsite
• A health time off program which includes a combination of vacation, wellness, & personal days

Application Process & Deadline:

This posting will remain open until July 7th 2023.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and covering letter confidentially.

As an organization that supports a diverse workplace, we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political belief and affiliation.

Health Association Nova Scotia thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our selection process, the qualified applicants chosen for a potential interview will be contacted for a pre interview discussion.