Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Location: Dartmouth/Halifax (Nova Scotia) - Remote

Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Employment type: Full-time, permanent. This posting is for an existing, open vacancy.

About the role

The Kerr Group of Companies (Northern Business Intelligence and Frontier Technologies) is hiring a Human Resources Manager. You will report directly to the CFO, be a member of the Management group, and build the HR function for a growing team located across Canada. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will own recruitment, policy, compensation analysis, and health and safety, supported by an established HR administration team.

What you will do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition across both operating companies

• Own, update, and implement HR policies and the employee handbook

• Lead Occupational Health & Safety compliance, Workers Compensation reporting, and JOHSC support across NS, NB, and NL operations

• Analyze compensation data and trends; administer merit and bonus cycles

• Run the performance review cycle and coach managers on feedback and formal discipline

• Drive engagement, recognition, and company-wide employee communications

What you bring

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

• CPHR designation, or CPHR-eligible and actively pursuing

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including generalist or manager scope

• Working knowledge of Human Rights, provincial Labour Standards, privacy, and OH&S legislation

• Hands-on experience supporting Occupational Health & Safety programs

• Confident with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, and Excel

• Experience using AI an asset

What we offer

• $80,000 to $100,000 base salary

• 3 weeks vacation plus 11 paid office holidays

• Medical and dental benefits; group RRSP matching

• Subsidized fitness benefit

About the Kerr Group

Since 1997, the Kerr Group has grown into a team spanning across Canada. Northern Business Intelligence is a leading Geotab telematics reseller providing fleet intelligence to companies in Canada and the US. Frontier Technologies core focus is telecommunications support and workforce optimization. Our six core values, from Life is a Gift to Our People are Our Soul, are not wall art; they drive how we hire, operate, and grow.

How to apply

Apply with your resume through this posting. Every candidate interviewed will receive a decision within 45 days of their final interview. Initial application screening is supported by AI-assisted tools; all interview and hiring decisions are made by people.