Generalist, Talent & Culture

Job summary

The Talent & Culture Generalist will support payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement programs. They will act as a key partner to departmental leaders to ensure smooth operational success and compliance across the resort.

Job details

Title: Talent & Culture Generalist Function: Payroll Compliance; Recruitment, and Talent Program Support Reports to: Director, Talent and Culture Location: 18 Cabot Lane, Inverness, NS, B0E 1N0 Job Type: Full-time Permanent ABOUT CABOT CAPE BRETON Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque town of Inverness - Cabot features 46 holes of exhilarating golf and one of the best resort experiences in Canada. With two acclaimed World Top 100 courses as well as a new par-3 course, 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 upscale Golf Villas, 22 additional homes currently under construction, and exquisite dining in three on-site restaurants, Cabot is intended to excite and inspire at every turn. Further solidifying its reputation, the resort was recently named one of the Top 10 Resort Hotels in Canada in Travel + Leisure’s 2020 World’s Best Awards. If you join our team, you will live our values: Confidence, Authenticity, Humility, Warmth POSITION OVERVIEW Cabot Cape Breton is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Talent & Culture Generalist to join our growing team. This is not an entry-level position; the role serves as a key partner to departmental leaders and operatives and supports Cabot’s Talent & Culture programs and processes across the organization, including payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and Talent & Culture program delivery. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resources, as well as a strong expertise and experience in HR operations, payroll processes, talent acquisition, employee experience, and organizational programs. They will play a critical role in supporting the smooth operation of the Talent & Culture team as well as seasonal and year-round workforce needs. This position requires a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment and discretion, and is passionate about creating outstanding experiences for our team. Core Competencies/Key Functions: * Handle sensitive employee information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. * Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with employment legislation and organizational standards. * Support payroll and benefits administration, including tracking enrollments, eligibility changes, and responding to inquiries from our team members. * Support the administration of Talent & Culture employee recognition and engagement programs. * Participate in recruitment and onboarding efforts, supporting departmental leaders in developing standardized onboarding programs, monitoring job postings, and assisting with application screening, interviews and developing talent pipelines. * Help to track recruitment progress, onboarding milestones, and program participation, maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records. * Support basic employee relations inquiries and administrative matters, escalating complex or sensitive issues as needed. * Provide backup support across Talent & Culture functions during peak periods, seasonal operations, or team member absences. * Contribute to Talent & Culture projects and operational priorities that support departmental success. * Contribute to Talent & Culture projects and initiatives that enhance employee experience, safety, and operational effectiveness. * Model Cabot’s values of Confidence, Authenticity, Humility, and Warmth in all interactions. Qualifications: * CPHR designation * Human Resources or Business diploma or degree required * 3-5 years directly related experience * Occupational Health & Safety courses an asset. * 3+ years experience in Training & Facilitating * 3 years Recruitment experience * Proficient Microsoft Office Suite. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills * Highly responsible & reliable Requirements of the role you should be aware of: * Based on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our guests, to work with us, you must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two years. * As a seasonal resort business, you can anticipate a schedule that will involve day, evening, night, and weekend work. Our Benefits * Access to learning & training opportunities to build your career. * $10 green fees * Complimentary daily hot lunch (in-season) * Complimentary Family Golf Round * Friends and Family Rates for Golf and Lodging * Discounts in our Retail Shops & Restaurants * Access to our Employee Assistance Program * Employer-matched RRSP contribution program * Healthcare benefits for permanent and returning seasonal team members.

What you’ll do

The Talent & Culture Generalist will support payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement programs. They will act as a key partner to departmental leaders to ensure smooth operational success and compliance across the resort.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Human Resources or Business diploma or degree along with a CPHR designation. A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience is required, including specific expertise in recruitment and training.

Benefits

• Learning and training opportunities • Discounted green fees • Complimentary daily hot lunch • Complimentary family golf round • Friends and family rates for golf and lodging • Discounts in retail shops and restaurants • Employee assistance program • Employer-matched RRSP contribution program • Healthcare benefits

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll administration
• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Compliance
• Talent acquisition
• Employee relations
• Training and facilitating
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality
• Record keeping
• Occupational health and safety
• Talent Pipelining
• Talent Acquisition
• Payroll Processing
• Employee Relations
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• HR Operations
• Talent Recruitment
• Payroll Policies and Processes
• Self-Motivation
• Labor Compliance
• Benefits Administration
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Humility
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Microsoft Office
• Employee Onboarding
• Operations
• Health Care Benefits
• Payroll Administration

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Hospitality
• Administrative
• Director of Culture
• Talent Management Specialist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists