HR Coordinator (Halifax) FULL-TIME, 1-YEAR CONTRACT

HR COORDINATOR | FULL-TIME 1-YEAR CONTRACT
Halifax, NS

A Little Bit About Us

Maritime Beauty was founded in 1966 as a full-service professional beauty supply distributor for the Maritime Provinces. Our organization has seen extraordinary growth over the years and is proud to be an industry leader in the Maritimes representing numerous top professional lines. We currently have a store network of 17 locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and their dedication, expertise, and commitment continue to drive our success. We value our employees and strive to offer an environment that fosters growth, learning, and opportunity.

Career Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to join our Halifax-based HR team. This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of HR activities and plays an integral role in supporting employees and leaders across the organization. The successful candidate will bring broad HR experience, a hands-on approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a varied and meaningful role where you can take ownership, build trusted relationships, and contribute to a positive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply.

 Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of Human Resources programs and services
• Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment and selection process
• Support employees throughout the employee lifecycle, including benefits administration
• Support employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of workplace policies, procedures, programs, and resources
• Coordinate probationary and performance review processes
• Maintain accurate Human Resources records, reports, and documentation
• Manage the Occupational Health & Safety program and support compliance with applicable legislative requirements
• Administer Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) claims and related processes
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiative
• Demonstrate our company culture and values and perform other duties as required

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience, with demonstrated experience across multiple HR functions.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources best practices and applicable employment legislation.
• Working knowledge of applicable Occupational Health & Safety legislation, practices, and requirements, with experience supporting or coordinating Health & Safety programs and workplace safety initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using HRIS and other HR technology platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships through professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative, with a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• CPHR designation, or progress toward obtaining a designation, is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.

Additional 

Location: 3695 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 2Y3

Job Type: Full Time, 1-Year Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Compensation: We're proud to offer a fair, competitive, and equitable approach to compensation based on your skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity. You can rest assured that we will present our best offer.

Benefits

• Incentive program
• Employee discount
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• RSP matching contribution plan
• Maternity leave top-up
• Employee fitness program
• Performance and service recognition programs
• Personal, professional, and career development opportunities
• Employee recruitment referral program
• Team-building activities
• And more!

We’re actively seeking candidates for our HR Coordinator position and look forward to receiving your application. Individuals who believe they possess an equivalent combination of experience, training, and personal attributes are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact our HR department at hr@maritimebeauty.com.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Maritime Beauty Supply is an equal opportunity employer.