Senior Human Resources Generalist

Description:

Mi’kmaw Family and Children’s Services of Nova Scotia (MFCS) is looking for a dedicated Senior Human Resources Generalist to join their Mainland operations team based in Dartmouth, NS. This is a permanent, full-time role reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources.

The Senior HR Generalist will play a vital role in supporting the full employee lifecycle — including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, policy administration, and employee engagement. A key focus of this position is to help ensure a culturally safe, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace that supports Indigenous values and community needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR guidance to supervisors on employee relations, respectful workplace issues, and performance management challenges.

• Support recruitment, orientation, and retention efforts across the Mainland region to build and sustain an engaged workforce.

• Administer HR policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and occupational health & safety regulations in Nova Scotia.

• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and wellness initiatives that foster equity, belonging, and cultural safety within the workplace.

• Manage confidential employee records and generate HR reports as needed for organizational planning and strategic initiatives.

• Participate in strategic HR projects and contribute to long-term organizational planning.

Candidate Requirements:

• A diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience, ideally in Indigenous or non-profit sectors.

• Strong knowledge of Nova Scotia employment law and occupational health and safety practices.

• Ability to work independently and communicate with empathy and professionalism in sensitive situations.

• Experience working with Indigenous communities is highly valued.

• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

What MFCS Offers:

• Competitive salary ranging from $66,625 to $106,600 annually (Classification Level 11).

• Comprehensive benefits package including health & dental coverage, pension plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and illness leave.

• Generous time off policy with 3 weeks vacation to start plus paid Christmas closure.

• Supportive work environment that is culturally rooted and community-focused.