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Senior HR Compliance Specialist Regional Municipality

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Citation Canada
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Generalist / Talent Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 70000 CAD Yearly CAD 60000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior HR Compliance Specialist  Regional Municipality)

Senior HR Compliance Specialist (Temporary - Contract Role)

Location:

Remote (Canada) or Hybrid (London, Ontario)

We have an existing vacancy in our HR Compliance team, a specialized group focused on employment legislation analysis and interpretation. This team uses HR compliance expertise to track employment-related legislative changes and translate them into clear, practical guidance for employers. They also review content created by others for legislative accuracy, HR best practices, and established company standards.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze federal and provincial employment and labour legislation for changes that impact clients.
  • Interpret legislative changes to determine required updates to existing HR compliance content or the need for new content.
  • Translate complex legislative and regulatory requirements into explicit, employer-focused guidance.
  • Draft, update, and maintain HR compliance content including policies, templates, letters, forms, and news updates.
  • Conduct maintenance reviews of existing content to ensure ongoing legislative accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions.
  • Apply established legislative interpretation standards and content creation guidelines consistently.
  • Review new or updated HR and compliance content created by others for legislative accuracy, risk alignment, and clarity, in alignment with established company standards.
Qualifications
  • Ownership of HR compliance across federal and provincial employment legislation in Canada, proactively tracking changes and turning them into clear, practical guidance that can be applied consistently across different workplaces and jurisdictions.
  • Direct experience working with employment legislation, HR compliance, or labour relations in Canada.
  • Ability to translate complex legislative requirements into accurate, employer-focused content, applying sound judgment while keeping guidance straightforward, practical, and easy to apply.
  • Skill in drafting, updating, and maintaining HR compliance content such as policies, templates, letters, forms, and legislative updates, with a strong focus on clarity, consistency, and usability.
  • Experience reviewing compliance content created by others, ensuring legislative accuracy, clarity, and alignment with established standards, and continuously improving quality and ease of use.
  • Confidence in interpreting legislation updates and applying them to real workplace scenarios.
  • Strong judgement and comfort making interpretive decisions where legislation may be ambiguous or evolving.
  • Leverage modern tools and technologies, including AI, to support research, content development, and efficiency, while maintaining accountability for accuracy and interpretation.
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and collaborate with internal teams by supporting compliance inquiries, escalations, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Understanding of the boundaries of the role, providing compliance guidance without offering legal advice, while supporting and mentoring peers when appropriate.
Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary:
The expected base salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000. Positioning within this range will be determined based on location, skills, and experience.

Benefits
  • Time Off & Flexibility
    • 3 weeks of vacation
    • Your birthday off
    • 2 paid volunteer days
    • Office closure between Christmas and New Year's
  • Health & Wellbeing
    • 10 paid personal time off (PTO) days for appointments, illness, or well-being needs.
  • Work Environment
    • A hybrid work environment built on trust and accountability.
    • A standard 7.5-hour workday.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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