HR Operations Associate

at  Nova Scotia Power

The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing Date: November 19th, 2024
No. of Positions: 2
As an HR Associate at Nova Scotia Power, you will perform all functions related to the administration, communication, and education of Human Resource department. Reporting directly to the HR Directors.
Key elements of this role include::

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling confidential information.
• Supporting HR team members with programs/initiatives and facilitating communication within HR and across departments.
• Dealing directly with employees, HR team members, and leaders regarding HR issues, facilitating changes to employee information in our HRIS system and ensuring that employee files are maintained appropriately.

This position will be attractive to candidates interested in furthering their understanding of Human Resources and their part in the employee experience. Supported by a wonderful team of HR professionals, this role will provide a unique opportunity to be part of designing programs and processes to support an innovative diverse business.
These skills will make you successful::

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• This position requires relevant experience or post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, or a relevant complementary area.
• A designation in Human Resources, or the willingness to pursue one would be an asset.
• This role is ideal for an individual who is a team player, possession excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information, along with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Additionally, strong analytical skills, superior attention to detail, and the capability to utilize systems and technologies are essential for the successful candidate.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.
Learn more about our culture and values:
At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by November 19th, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:
As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy:
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values