Human Resources Manager Jobs

My Client is a reputable Law Firm with a great working environment and culture. They are currently looking to add a HR Manager to the firm. This will be a standalone HR role and you will be responsible for all aspects of HR. This opportunity is based out of Hamilton and is on a hybrid remote working basis (three days per week in office).

Key Responsibilities

• Attend management meetings on invitation to provide reports
• Facilitate onboarding and terminations (including exit interviews)
• Onboarding – confidential documentation, expectations, etc.
• Manage HR budget, engaged in preparation of HR budget
• Day to day issues typical with law firm HR
• Plan and administer employee benefits; monitor usage/cost and recommend enhancements or changes
• Run bi-weekly Payroll
• Develop strategic compensation plans; align performance management systems with compensation structure
• Create and action HR initiatives and strategies that are in line with the overall business plan
• Coordinate other law practice acquisitions
• Manage reception coverage
• Implement, monitor and update Firm HR policies
• Review and monitor workplace policies and practices
• Draft Offer letters/letters of employment
• One on one meetings with associates ( quarterly, together with the CFO) and Assistants
• Coordinate retirements and employee recognition
• Organize staff and firm social functions and events, parties, picnic etc.
• Manage Leaves (i.e.. short term, long term, maternity/paternity leave, vacation, sick leave)
• Assist managers & directors with the performance review process
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-performing employees; oversee the recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working within a Law Firm or professional services setting
• Experience with recruitment, employee relations, HR policies and procedures, payroll function, benefits administration and other aspects of HR.
• Experience working as a HR Manager, Generalist or similar level
• The ability to multitask and prioritize requests.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral skills
• Strong organizational skills and is capable of working independently with minimal supervision