Human Resources and Talent Director

Role Overview

• Lead and execute on HR strategies aligned with the firm’s national People & Development strategy and business priorities, both regionally and nationally.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent development.
• Act as a senior advisor on talent management, performance, succession, and complex employee relations matters.
• Ensure consistent, fair, and compliant application of HR policies and practices.
• Stay current on employment legislation and market trends across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage human capital aspects of business transformation projects and help drive organizational improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the disability management processes and workplace health and safety programs in each of the firm’s offices.
• Partner with firm management in each office to execute on specific people projects and initiatives.
• Participate and support local and firm-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives and seek to create an inclusive environment for all.
• Oversee recruitment strategies for Business Services, Legal Assistants, and, where applicable, Law Clerks.
• Strengthen the firm’s employee value proposition and employer brand.
• Ensure recruitment and onboarding practices support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Oversee the firm’s benefits and pension plans.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality and cost-effective delivery of services.
• Partner on total rewards strategy and implement a comprehensive, effective communication strategy for Total Rewards for the firm.
• Support leaders with data-driven, market-informed recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all pay equity and other relevant legislation.
• Participate as a member of the Pension Management Committee.
• Ensure efficient, high-quality HR operations with a strong service mindset.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and controls.
• Use data and insights to improve outcomes and decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR leaders and teams, building depth, resilience, and future capability.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture.
• Act as a role model for the firm’s values and leadership expectations.
• Manage P&D priorities across the firm and related budget.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field
• CHRP/CHRL designation required
• 10-15 plus years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 10 years managing teams, preferably in a large law firm or a comparable professional services environment.
• Strong expertise across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, talent management, and HR operations.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian employment legislation across all provinces in which the firm carries on business.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and operate with credibility at the executive level.
• Highly effective project management skills with the ability to think critically and meet multiple deadlines.
• Superior judgment and discretion, and ability to handle sensitive situations.
• Experience with Workday is an asset.
• Bilingualism (strong asset).

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs