The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Human Resources
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing Date: August 4, 2025
We are currently looking to hire a Human Resources Associate to join our Total Rewards Team. As the ideal candidate you bring a strong analytical approach as well as an interest and understanding of benefits or pension industry. Others would describe you as an excellent communicator who strives to provide exceptional customer service.
The Total Rewards team, part of Emera’s Corporate Human Resources Team, is responsible for the design, communication and administration of compensation, benefits, and pensions for Emera’s Canadian Operating Companies. This position will be appealing to someone looking for a role on a high performing team with room for growth.

As the HR Associate, Benefits, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the benefits, pensions and wellbeing portfolios (including health, dental, insurances), for the Canadian Operating Companies;
• Providing superior service to our employees, retirees and service providers regarding pensions, benefits and wellbeing matters, as well as managing external vendors;
• Researching and implementing continuous improvements to our processes and approaches;
• Facilitating changes to employee information as it relates to pension, benefits and wellbeing and managing communication materials for employees and retirees;
• This role requires an understanding of HRIS systems (i.e Peoplesoft);
• Other ad hoc duties as required to support our Total Rewards team.

THESE SKILLS WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:

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

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, or equivalent experience;
• Combined with a designation in employee benefits and/or pension plans, such as CEBS is preferred;
• Benefits or pension program management experience an asset;
• Strong attention to detail and auditing for accuracy;
• Ability to handle demanding situations calmy and effectively;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships providing a high level of customer service;
• Ability to work with digital technology and effectively utilize technology to drive change and departmental enhancements;
• An understanding of pension plans or total compensation would be considered an asset.

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. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity?
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 August 4, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 1 flexible remote workday.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

As the HR Associate, Benefits, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the benefits, pensions and wellbeing portfolios (including health, dental, insurances), for the Canadian Operating Companies;
• Providing superior service to our employees, retirees and service providers regarding pensions, benefits and wellbeing matters, as well as managing external vendors;
• Researching and implementing continuous improvements to our processes and approaches;
• Facilitating changes to employee information as it relates to pension, benefits and wellbeing and managing communication materials for employees and retirees;
• This role requires an understanding of HRIS systems (i.e Peoplesoft);
• Other ad hoc duties as required to support our Total Rewards team

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

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, or equivalent experience;
• Combined with a designation in employee benefits and/or pension plans, such as CEBS is preferred;
• Benefits or pension program management experience an asset;
• Strong attention to detail and auditing for accuracy;
• Ability to handle demanding situations calmy and effectively;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships providing a high level of customer service;
• Ability to work with digital technology and effectively utilize technology to drive change and departmental enhancements;
• An understanding of pension plans or total compensation would be considered an asset