Hr Administrator (Contract)

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic HR Administrator to join our Human Resources division for a contract placement supporting our businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Start your HR career with hands-on experience at OSCO Construction Group, where you’ll support impactful projects and learn how HR drives success in a fast-paced construction environment. This contract role offers new grads meaningful exposure, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to build a solid foundation working for an organization with a rich history of over 60 years in operation providing leading solutions in the construction industry.

What You’ll Do:

As our HR Administrator , you’ll be the go‑to support for our HR Generalist, helping keep our people processes running smoothly while ensuring strong candidate-to-employee experiences. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing administrative support across the HR function

• Maintaining employee files, data, and documentation with strong attention to detail

• Supporting recruitment through job postings, interview coordination, and candidate communication

• Assisting with onboarding and welcoming new employees

• Preparing reports, letters, and other HR communications

• Offering professional support to employees and leaders

• Being a reliable and positive presence within a busy HR environment

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organized and detail‑focused

• Friendly and approachable, with strong communication skills

• Comfortable handling confidential information

• Able to multitask and adapt quickly

• Tech‑savvy, with experience in Microsoft Office (HR systems are an asset)

• Interested in developing a career in Human Resources

• Own transportation to visit different sites in HRM when needed

Experience in HR or administration is a strong asset, but if you have the right attitude and eagerness to learn, we still want to hear from you!

Why Work With Us?

• Opportunities to grow your career within OSCO’s diverse group of companies

• A collaborative HR team where your ideas are valued

• A chance to support teams that build real projects across the region

• A people‑focused culture committed to teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement

• A work environment providing access to professional training and development opportunities

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel , Concrete , Construction and Corporate . Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.