Description

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

What You'll Do

You'll be a key member of our HR and Professional Talent team, supporting a wide range of activities across the employee lifecycle:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Assist with recruitment: job postings, sourcing, interview coordination, and offer letters.
  Conduct pre-screening interviews and complete employment verifications.
  Assess recruitment needs and help build career pathways across departments.
  Attend job fairs and represent the firm with professionalism and enthusiasm.
  Maintain and optimize recruitment data and systems.

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate and continuously improve onboarding.
  Develop reports on onboarding status, learning and growth programs, and recruitment initiatives.
  Support a smooth employee experience from onboarding to daily operations and events.
  Assist with engagement activities, trainings, and events.

HR Operations & Systems

• Provide assistance with various other HR admin duties as required.
  Maintain and update employee records.
  Assist in policy development and updates to job descriptions.
  Ensure compliance with employment standards and data protection protocols.
  Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee data.
  Track and report on HR metrics.
  Produce expense reports.
  Update systems, templates, policies, and data regularly.
  Maintain clean and accurate data in our HRIS (UKG) and propose improvements to tools and processes.

Administrative HR and Event Planning Support:

• Arranges and coordinates meetings and room booking, including leadership meetings.
  Registers lawyers for training, conferences, and supports membership renewals.
  Assists with departmental budget tracking and financial expenditures.
  Document filing and reporting in accordance with the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society requirements.
  Assisting with event planning, firm socials, lunch and learns, and other events.
  Sending out clerk, student and associate availability emails, posting schedules/vacation tables, and maintaining appropriate records.

Performance, Succession & Culture

• Assist in developing and coordinating the performance management process for the administrative support team.
  Produce performance data and support succession planning initiatives.
  Contribute to preserving and enhancing our culture.

Health, Safety & Wellness

• Assist in coordinating health and safety meetings, inspections, and ergonomics initiatives.
  Support OH&S expense tracking and wellness activities.

Why Join Us?

We're more than just a law firm, we're a team that cares deeply about our people. You'll be part of a collaborative HR and Professional Talent department that values innovation, empathy, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to grow your career in Human Resources and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.

Cox & Palmer is a welcoming place to work and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including: generous paid vacation allowance; 3 flex days per year; paid sick days; firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans; Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions; Employee and Family Assistance Program; annual Health and Fitness Allowance; and Group RRSP and TFSA program!

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or equivalent.
  2-5 years of experience in a similar HR role; experience in a legal firm is an asset.
  Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  Experience with HRIS platforms (UKG is an asset) and a passion for clean, accurate data.
  Excellent communication skills, clear, friendly, and professional.
  Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  A proactive mindset with a love for solving problems and improving processes.
  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  A desire to grow your career and contribute meaningfully to a people-first culture.