Humankind HR Solutions Inc.
Department: HR Technology / IT
Reports To: Bryan Burns, President
Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract (May–October)
Hours: ~20 hours per week (flexible)
Pay: $23.00/hour
About Us
Humankind HR Solutions Inc. is a growing HR solutions provider supporting small organizations across North America. We are a nimble, collaborative team focused on providing practical HR solutions to improve how organizations operate and support their people. Our sector focus is in hospitality / food and beverage as well as non-profit and technology sectors.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated, curious, and highly engaged junior developer to support the launch and ongoing enhancement of HRIS platform - Humankind Technologies.
We are looking for a rock star student or recent graduate who ‘gets it quickly’ and can lead development while holding a keen understanding of business imperatives and the bigger picture.
Working closely with the Humankind team, you will enhance existing HRIS functionality, build new features, and integrations
What You’ll Work On
- Leverage AI-assisted tools (e.g., OpenAI, Claude) to support development and efficiency
- Play a lead role in the enhancement and integration of our existing HRIS platform
- Focus on integrating AI in HR processes
- Assist in building and improving core HR modules (e.g., employee management, time-off, performance, training)
- Develop and support APIs and integrations between Humankind HRIS and recruiting platforms like Indeed as well as future functionality around payroll, and scheduling systems
- Help automate manual workflows and improve system efficiency
- Support deployment and updates within a Microsoft Azure environment
- Troubleshoot issues, debug code, and assist with system optimization
- Collaborate with the team on development priorities, solutions, and improvements
- Contribute to improving user experience and overall system performance
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive, “go-getter” mindset with strong curiosity and willingness to learn
- Comfortable working independently in a part-time environment while staying connected with the team
- Ability to keep the bigger picture in mind - solving practical business problems
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, well-structured code
- Ability to take direction, ask questions, and contribute ideas
Qualifications & Technical Skills
Required / Core Skills:
- Strong programming fundamentals (C#/.NET preferred; Python or JavaScript also considered)
- Understanding of APIs, REST services, and system integrations
- Familiarity with databases and data handling (SQL Server / T-SQL preferred)
- Experience with debugging, troubleshooting, and improving code
- Familiarity with leading cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
- Working knowledge of version control tools such as Git Hub/Git Lab
- Experience or understanding of containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices with a focus on secure and efficient development pipelines
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative development environments
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to cloud environments (Microsoft Azure preferred)
- Experience working with or learning about LLM/AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
- Familiarity with web development concepts (HTML, CSS, React or similar)
- Exposure to version control tools (e.g., Git)
- Interest in HR systems, SaaS platforms, or system integrations
Working Environment
- Remote or hybrid flexibility depending on project needs
- Collaborative, supportive team environment with regular check-ins
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on real systems used by clients
- Exposure to both technical development and real-world business applications
Eligibility Requirement
We anticipate this position will be filled by a recent graduate or current university student looking for part time work. For students, the role would be partially funded through a student employment program for Canadian citizens.
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Q. Are you currently enrolled as a student in a recognized Canadian university/college OR have you graduated from a post-secondary institution within the last 24 months?
- Q. This is a part-time entry-level role intended for students/recent graduates seeking practical work experience. Are you comfortable applying for a part-time developmental opportunity rather than a full-time career position?
- Q. Do you have hands-on project, academic, internship, or co-op experience in at least THREE of the following: programming (C#/.NET, Python, or JavaScript), REST APIs/system integrations, SQL/database querying, Git version control, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), or containerization/CI-CD tools?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS
