- Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
- A top rate flexible health and dental plan
- An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
- A "Dress for your Day" policy
- Assistance for continuing education
- A competitive paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and "flex days"
- Social events and staff retreats
- A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
Director, Human Resources - Halifax, Canada - Stewart McKelvey
Description
Come work with us
We are not your average law firm.
At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.
Our goal is to invest in talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work.
In return, we offer a culture that supports mental & physical wellness, opportunities to continue to develop professionally and collaborate with others, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:
If this sounds like a work environment you'd thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you
We are currently seeking a Director, Human Resources, to join our team based in our Halifax, NS office.
Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Close Date: Friday, March 22nd, 2024
The Opportunity:
An integral member of the firm's management team, the Director, Human Resources is responsible for the development and execution of the firm's staff talent strategy across all areas of business. The Director's portfolio includes recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, policy development and implementation, and various other people-focused projects.
Together with a team of dedicated human resources professionals, the Director, Human Resources will continue to position Stewart McKelvey as an employer of choice by identifying and implementing best practices for attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse, productive, and engaged workforce that adapts with evolving business needs and a changing labour market.
To be the successful applicant, you will have several years of progressive human resources experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead an HR team and related processes, ideally in a professional services environment. You will be well versed in all core HR functions, with a strong understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion best practices, as well as have a track record of being an effective innovator, people manager and team leader. Although not a requirement, holding a CPHR designation would be considered a definite asset.
Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We believe that diversity, equity & inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but also contributes to a better workplace for our team through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.
It is our mission to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorship and support.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.
Interested Candidates:
Interested candidates can apply through this job posting.
For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.