Manager, Human Resources - NS, NB, PE, NL

Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think:
forward
in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our lawyers. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

* A number of factors are considered when determining a starting salary for our new team members, including length and depth of relevant work experience, skillset, and education & training. Our salary ranges are reviewed on an annual basis

If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a Manager, Human Resources to join our People & Culture team based in one of the firm’s six offices (Halifax, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Charlottetown or St. John’s).

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date: Applications accepted until vacancy is filled

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Manager, Human Resources to oversee the full employee lifecycle and lead the delivery of HR services across the firm. This role provides both operational leadership and strategic guidance, ensuring that people processes are efficient, consistent, and aligned with best practices.

The Manager, Human Resources oversees full-cycle recruitment, from workforce planning through to offer negotiation and employment agreement approval, while providing strategic guidance to hiring managers and supporting the recruitment activities of the HR team.

The role takes a lead position in the firm’s performance management processes, including the annual appraisal cycle and the development of performance improvement plans. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Manager provides guidance to both managers and employees on employee relations matters. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting and leading aspects of the involuntary departure process, including severance preparation and manager guidance.

The Manager, Human Resources, prepares and presents key HR reports to senior leadership, oversees compliance related to employee work eligibility and temporary permits, and supports the administration of the firm’s flexible work arrangement policy.

As a people leader, the Manager, Human Resources, develops, coaches, and supports a team of HR professionals and contributes to the development of HR policies and process improvements, bringing forward innovative solutions aligned with evolving best practices.

If you are an experienced, forward thinking, human resources professional, this might be the right opportunity for you!

What You Bring: