Job Title: Director of People & Culture
Location: Liverpool, Nova Scotia
AM - RQM - 7828

Located in southwestern Nova Scotia, the Region of Queens encompasses many unique communities, each contributing to the vibrant culture and population growth of over 10,000 residents. A solitary walk on the beach, a paddle on a lake with the family, exploring unique local artisans at the farm market, or stopping by our local bakery or brewery - Region of Queens offers them all.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is excited to partner with the Region of Queens Municipality in their search for a Director of People & Culture to join their team and lead the HR function!

Role Description
The Director of People & Culture will focus on aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals to foster a positive productive work environment. The Director will also oversee compensation reviews, benefits, training, recruitment, leadership development and workplace planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and championing internal HR policies. By collaborating with the Senior Management Team, providing support and guidance, the Director will foster an uplifting work environment that embodies inclusion and safety ensuring a welcoming, equitable, and respectful workplace. Prioritizing employee engagement through leadership development, human resource planning, and recruitment and retention, the Director will support culture change and collaborate in creating a workplace of diversity, equity and inclusion.

By joining the Region of Queens Municipality, you will have the unique opportunity to build and implement HR programs that will have a direct positive impact on employee engagement and culture. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure that all employees feel supported and have access to resources and opportunities that will allow for further professional development. In return for your skills and expertise, the Region of Queens municipality offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and development of a comprehensive employee engagement strategy;
• Oversee and update all HR policies and procedures across the organization, ensuring consistency, compliance, and supporting Senior Management with interpretation;
• Serve as a resource to Senior Management on employee relations, performance management, leadership development, and more;
• Lead succession management and workforce planning in collaboration with Senior Management;
• Provide Labour Relations leadership and support, managing grievances, and playing an instrumental role in the negotiation process;
• Oversee the implementation of annual performance management reviews and cycles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee development;
• Lead the full cycle recruitment and onboarding process, preparing job descriptions, conducting interviews, issuing letters of employment, and coordinating all onboarding paperwork;
• Ensure any investigations, disciplinary actions, requests, or performance management issues are appropriately documented in employee personnel files.

Your Qualifications
As the ideal candidate, you are an approachable leader and problem solver with a positive attitude. You have demonstrated your ability to successfully lead change and culture-building initiatives in complex organizations with a diverse workforce. Most importantly, you are a confident and energetic individual who invites others to be just as passionate about their work as you are. Your excellent communication skills will help employees to grow continuously through your unwavering support and positive interactions.

Your qualifications will include:

• Post-secondary education (i.e., Degree/Diploma) in Business Administration, Human Resources, or another relevant field is considered a strong asset. An equivalent combination of lived experience may be considered;
• 10 years' minimum experience in progressive human resources roles, managing and supporting multiple functions;
• Proven experience leading organizational change initiatives;
• CPHR Designation holder (or candidate) would be considered a strong asset;
• Experience supporting both unionized and non-unionized employee groups;
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of human resources management, including statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Familiarity with Labour Relations functions and experience supporting conflict resolution, collective agreement interpretation, and collective bargaining;
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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.

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