HR Manager
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (with travel to Little Brook, NS)
Salary: $80,000–$110,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-site
About the Opportunity
Our client, an established Canadian seafood processing and distribution company, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking HR Manager to take ownership of the organization's full HR function.
This is a newly created, standalone HR leadership position reporting directly to the CEO. Supporting both the Halifax head office and the company's processing facility in Little Brook, this individual will play an instrumental role in strengthening the organization's people practices, developing its HR infrastructure, and supporting its continued growth.
This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational responsibilities, and making meaningful improvements across an organization.
The ideal candidate is a confident, adaptable, and approachable people leader who is not afraid to challenge the status quo, introduce new ideas, and bring forward recommendations that contribute to the company's long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for positions across the head office, sales, accounting, and seafood processing operations.
- Partner with department leaders to identify workforce requirements, develop recruitment strategies, and attract quality talent.
- Oversee job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
- Support workforce planning as the organization continues to grow.
HR Leadership & Organizational Development
- Take ownership of the organization's overall HR function, identifying gaps and implementing improvements to existing practices.
- Develop and modernize HR policies, procedures, and processes to support operational efficiency and organizational growth.
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Introduce forward-thinking approaches, including opportunities to automate and streamline HR processes.
- Contribute to succession planning and the long-term development of the HR function.
Employee Relations & Company Culture
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and management on HR-related matters.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
- Address employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Promote employee engagement, retention, and accountability across the organization.
Performance Management & Development
- Establish and oversee performance management processes, including performance reviews, goal setting, and employee development plans.
- Work with managers to identify performance gaps and provide guidance on employee development.
- Identify organizational training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives.
- Explore available funding opportunities to support employee training and development.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Oversee occupational health and safety programs and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
- Develop, implement, and maintain workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, labour legislation, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support health and safety initiatives across both the corporate office and processing facility.
HR Operations & Administration
- Oversee employee onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and employee records.
- Maintain accurate HR documentation, reporting, and workforce metrics.
- Collaborate with finance on HR budgeting and resource allocation.
- Evaluate HR technology and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive, full-scope HR experience, ideally in a standalone or autonomous HR capacity.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple HR functions, from recruitment and employee relations to performance management and compliance.
- Strong understanding of applicable employment legislation and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Proven ability to identify organizational gaps, develop solutions, and implement meaningful improvements.
- Experience supporting employees across multiple locations is considered an asset.
- Background in food processing, seafood, manufacturing, distribution, or another operationally focused environment is an asset.
- CPHR designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between company locations.
The Ideal Candidate
- Adaptable & Forward-Thinking: Open-minded and comfortable navigating change, adjusting priorities, and introducing new approaches.
- Confident & Accountable: Comfortable making independent decisions, presenting recommendations, and standing behind professional judgment.
- People-Oriented: Approachable, engaging, and genuinely invested in employee well-being, development, and retention.
- Operationally Minded: Comfortable working across both a professional corporate office and an industrial processing environment.
- Solutions-Oriented: A natural problem-solver who can recognize opportunities for improvement and take initiative.
- Collaborative: Able to build strong relationships with employees, managers, and executive leadership while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$110,000, based on experience.
- Health and dental coverage.
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
- Mileage reimbursement and accommodations provided for required travel between locations.
- Flexible working hours, with core business hours of approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Working Conditions
The successful candidate must be comfortable working in both corporate and industrial environments, including occasional visits to the processing facility.
Interested candidates are invited to apply or send their resume directly to sfernandez@fuzehr.com
If you are a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building, improving, and leading people-focused initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
