HR Manager

IQ PARTNERS Inc. has partnered with one of Canada’s leading and most successful law firms to find an experienced Human Resources Manager to join their Human Resources department in the Toronto office.

The Human Resources Manager will act as a trusted advisor to both business leaders and employees, supporting the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives, including employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, and performance management. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in HR management, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and a passion for fostering employee growth and development.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing guidance and advice to leaders on all aspects of people management and the employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and development to performance management and termination.
• Proactively maintaining strong relationships with employees by managing all aspects of employee relations, including coaching and conflict resolution, ensuring employee issues are addressed effectively.
• Leading and supporting managers and employees through key annual processes such as performance and pay reviews, workforce planning, and budgeting.
• Collaborating closely with the Total Rewards team on managing short-term and long-term employee absences and assisting with the facilitation of Return-to-Work programs.
• Working closely with the Recruitment team to fill vacant or new roles, including participating in the interview process, providing recruitment updates to leaders, and offering guidance on candidate selection.
• Managing all administrative tasks, from data entry to documentation, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all HR commitments to employees and leaders.

What You Bring:

• A diploma or degree in human resources management, psychology, organizational behavior, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of four years of experience in HR employee relations, ideally in a professional services environment.
• CHRP designation is required.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated understanding of the operations of a professional services firm and how it meets its objectives.
• Thorough knowledge of HR management principles and best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to coach and influence, think creatively, and work with business leaders to resolve complex issues.
• Strong active listening skills, with the ability to build relationships and trust at all levels within the organization.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle regular interruptions and adjust to unexpected workflow changes.
• Demonstrated tact and respect for all employees, with proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive situations.
• A team player willing to assist peers as needed.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.

PERKS!

• Competitive compensation and benefits from day one
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Pension plan, bonus, education reimbursement, and other extras