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Location

Nova Scotia | Canada

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Job description

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with Bluewater Group, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, to recruit a Director of Human Resources to join their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Founded in 1974, the Bluewater Group is Atlantic Canada’s largest ship supplier and Canada’s largest independent distributor of Mobil branded lubricants, with additional business divisions in Supply Chain & Logistics and Ship Chandlery services. By aligning the Bluewater Group with quality products and quality companies such as Imperial Oil, ExxonMobil, and Unitor Chemicals, our client provides a premium choice for your lubricant, supply chain, logistics, and ship chandlery needs, supported by ISO-certified sites across Canada.

Role Description:
Reporting to the Vice President – Finance, the Director of Human Resources will mentor the HR Team, and oversee all HR functions for the entire organization of 350+ people located across Canada. The Director of Human Resources will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to develop HR policies, programs, and initiatives, aligning them with the company’s goals and business objectives. As both a strategic and operational HR professional, the successful candidate will support the HR team in the successful execution of day-to-day operational functions such as payroll and benefits administration, while also identifying and leading strategic initiatives across the organization helping to elevate HR and the business to the next level. Lastly, the Director of Human Resources will play a critical role in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

By joining the Bluewater Group, you’ll be part of a dynamic organization that plans on continuing to grow and succeed in a variety of markets and geographical regions. Bluewater Group is excited to take the next step and elevate the business and allow the next generation of leaders shape the path for another 50 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be included in that group and help nurture that growth and success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide both operational and strategic support to the entire HR function;
• Develop and implement HR strategies that are aligned with organizational goals and objectives;
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to support business decision-making from an HR perspective;
• Lead all recruitment, onboarding, orientation, retention, and employee engagement/satisfaction programs and practices;
• Optimize the company’s HRIS, uncovering its full functionality, and using said features to assist with and approve performance management, employee engagement, and time/attendance management practices;
• Facilitate and oversee the employee performance management process, providing counsel to managers and supervisors on employee performance-related queries;
• Ensure legal compliance of provincial/federal legislations and regulations on employment laws, updating policies and/or procedures as needed;
• Support conflict resolution and assist with resolving employee relations issues;
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and productivity, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture;
• Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages, through salary benchmarking and monitoring of market/industry trends;
• Supporting the unionized group of employees and assisting with Labour Relations matters as needed.

Your Qualifications:
As the ideal candidate, you are a self-motivated and people-focused Human Resources Leader. You are passionate about diversity and inclusivity and are excited about the opportunity to join an organization that is committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture. You take great pride in your work and are confident in your ability to make a direct impact on a dynamic organization, while also supporting, mentoring, and developing the team of HR professionals working under you.

Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education, preferably with a concentration in Human Resources, or other related discipline with relevant experience will also be considered;
• 10+ years’ experience in Human Resources including strong Leadership experience, marine industry experience is considered an asset;
• CPHR designation would be considered a strong asset;
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policies, systems and best practices in HR, fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment;
• Strong knowledge of current employee rights, laws, and regulations throughout Canada;
• High level of professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information;
• Excellent emotional intelligence coupled with a strong business acumen;
• Aptitude with computer and HR applications, including HRIS (Avanti), and Microsoft Office;
• Experience or involvement with mergers and acquisitions would be considered an asset.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.

For more information contact Austin McLennan, Senior Consultant, at 902-424-1103 and [email protected] or Kyle Armstrong, Recruitment Specialist at 902-334-7488 and [email protected] , or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Austin or Kyle know.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
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