Working collaboratively with colleagues in Halifax and across multiple Butterfield locations, the HR Generalist is responsible for providing effective support to HR leadership and partnerships with internal clients in the areas of talent acquisition and management, learning and development, employee relations, and immigration
- Strategically leading all aspects of talent planning and acquisition, including immigration.
- Representing Butterfield in the community, and building and establishing a network in the local market.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders as it relates to human resources planning, talent management, and mobility.
- Supporting engagement programmes and initiatives in partnership with the Group Engagement Committees.
- Providing advice and guidance to management and employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Assisting with the development and review of HR related policies and procedures to ensure they remain current with new requirements, best practices, and local legislation.
- Supporting employee relations matters by providing support and guidance to managers and employees.
- Assessing current HR processes and procedures with focus on opportunity for continuous improvement.
- Contributing to developing and delivering training and development programs for employees and people leaders.
- Collaborating with colleagues across locations, and participating in group-wide projects and programmes.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business with minimum five years' experience in a related HR Generalist or partnership role, preferably in the Banking or Financial Services industry.
- Knowledge of local employment legislation and the ability to learn the Bank's policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, and across multiple locations.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills, sound judgment and decision-making ability.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, and develop recommendations for appropriate course of action.
- Strong verbal and written communication, coupled with good interpersonal skills.