Who We Are

Strum Consulting is a 150-person consulting company with diverse projects throughout Atlantic Canada. Strum provides surveying, engineering, and environmental services for a range of clients in the fields of Renewable Energy, Land Development, Transportation, Contaminated Sites, and Commercial Developments.

Since 1995, Strum has provided a work environment that encourages career development while maintaining a work life balance in Atlantic Canada. We offer competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and an excellent benefits package. Please see our website, www.strum.com, to learn more about the type of work we do.

Strum Consulting is presently expanding our Corporate Division and has an opening in our Halifax office for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package.
• A wide range of large and small, interesting projects, including new and upcoming technologies.
• Interaction with a diverse client base.
• A team where your input will be noticed and valued.
• Collaboration and room for professional development and career growth.

The position requires a highly motivated individual with both technical and communication skills, a positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and strong organizational and communication skills. At Strum, we provide a professional, energetic team environment that promotes camaraderie, and collaboration which results in low staff turnover.

Role Description

The Human Resources Generalist coordinates and provides senior level administrative support on HR functions and administrative tasks. They support the development and implementation of policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, training and development and performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the full cycle recruitment strategy, selection, and onboarding process for new hires. This includes providing guidance and assistance on optimal staffing requirements to the Human Resources Manager to ensure positions are filled on a timely basis.
• Assists with our campus recruitment initiatives conducted at post-secondary institutes across Atlantic Canada.
• Ensures that all job descriptions are maintained and kept up to date.
• Assists with the development and implementation of strategic human resources strategies such as strategic staffing initiatives, change management initiatives, and workforce and succession planning.
• Assists strategies to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and promotes organizational culture including corporate events and long service awards.
• Assists with HR initiatives and organizational change and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Conducts research and remains current on human resource advancements.
• Serves, when required, as a link between management and employees for policy and practice questions, interpreting, and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related issues, under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager.
• Administrative support including generation of reports, employment verification letters and HRIS administration.
• Coordinates employee performance evaluation program.
• Adheres to Strum’s health and safety program and ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed.

Attributes and Skills

• Completion of a postsecondary diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related discipline preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in a generalist role. Experience supporting recruitment in multiple geographical locations is considered an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to develop and maintain networks.
• Strong attention to detail, motivation, and excellent communications skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to problem solve.
• Possess professional demeanour and communicate with excellent verbal and written skills in English.