Generalist, Human Resources - Vancouver, Canada - Miller Thomson LLP

Miller Thomson LLP
Miller Thomson LLP
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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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We are seeking a
Generalist, Human Resources to join
our Vancouver
office.


The Generalist, Human Resources plays a key role in the continued success of the Vancouver office through effective people management practices, coaching managers and counselling employees with the overarching goal of creating a great workplace experience.


Key responsibilities:


  • Legal Support Services _Management_
  • Oversees the Legal Support operations to ensure quality service levels are maintained and Lawyers have the optimal level of support to service clients.
  • Manages employee relations matters in a confidential and respectful manner.
  • Supports C-Suite Leaders on all HR matters related to the Vancouver office.
  • Acts as the point of contact and escalation for all employee relations and performance management issues.
  • Engages Lawyers, Business Services Leaders as required to ensure employee matters are resolved in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provides guidance to people leaders and counsels employees.
  • Talent_ _Operations_
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of the Talent strategy and related plans for the Vancouver office, that support the growth and evolution of the region.
  • Delivers the best Talent solutions to support the success of the business and improve the employee experience.
  • Provides operational support to the Office Managing Partner, National Director, Talent Services and Regional Manager, HR.
  • Makes recommendations on best practices and analyzes programs and data to identify trends to support management decisions around people
  • T_otal Rewards and Disability Management_
  • Responsible for managing compensation for Legal Assistants in the local office as well as career coaching for development purposes.
  • Oversees the timely management of payroll and all employee lifecycle events.
  • Oversees all disabilityrelated matters working with the Total Rewards team.
  • Performance Management _
  • Champions the Performance Review process for the Vancouver office, promoting the objectives and expected outcomes of the process.
  • Ensures yearend reviews are conducted in a timely and effective manner.
  • Ensures appropriate followup and action on performance development plans.
  • Conducts performance meetings with Legal Assistants both during formal annual process and regularly to provide feedback and recognition.
  • Handles postreview data collection and report preparation for Directors and Managers.
  • Conducts probation meetings with new employees at the end of probationary period. In conjunction with the Manager, provides feedback on progress and monitors and supports areas for development.
  • Conducts exit interviews and prepares semiannual reports.
  • Recruitment and Onboarding _
  • Supports hiring managers at the local level with their recruitment initiatives to ensure fit within the office, in collaboration with the national Talent Acquisition team.
  • Monitors staffing levels and maintains a proactive approach to workforce planning for the Vancouver office.
  • Special Projects_
  • Works collaboratively with national HR team across the Firm on special projects and sharing of best practices.

What you'll bring:


  • Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management, or other Business discipline and, completion of, or working towards completion, Human Resources designation.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Human Resources Business Partner, Coordinator or Generalist capacity, ideally in a Professional Services environment.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience gained in a law firm as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
  • Knowledge of Provincial Employment Laws and Health and Safety practices and legislation.
  • Demonstrated customer service excellence developed in a fastpaced professional work environment.
  • Adept at managing sensitive employee relations matters.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills and experience.
  • Adept at analyzing and synthesizing data to prepare reports for leadership.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues and develop a variety of effective ways to deal with service challenges.
  • Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments.
  • Innovative and creative problemsolving abilities, strong critical thinking skills.
  • Upholds highest ethical standards of practice and professionalism.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including engaging facilitation skills.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to create, execute, monitor and report back on priorities and budgets.
  • Proven ability to build and manage positive professional relationships both internally and externally.
  • Advanced technical skills in MS Office
  • Word, Excel and PowerPoint; HRIS systems.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance


We offer:

  • A comprehensive Benefits package th
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