Director, Human Resources

Job summary

Lead the firm’s human resources functions, including recruitment, benefits, payroll, employee lifecycle processes, performance reviews, policies, and support for articling and summer students. Oversee office services and operational matters, coordinate health and safety and emergency preparedness, and organize firm events and wellness initiatives.

Job details

Guild Yule LLP www.guildyule.com Published October 13, 2026 Location 1075 West Georgia St, #2100, Vancouver, Canada Category Human Resources Job Type Full-time Minimum 105000 Maximum 130000 Description About the Firm Over the last 100 years, Guild Yule LLP has maintained its reputation as a firm which offers the highest quality of professional legal services. The value and standards set by earlier generations represent the underpinning of our dynamic group of lawyers and staff who practice law in a spirit of collegiality and openness. Working closely with firm management, this role will oversee Human Resources and a variety of operational aspects of the firm. Key Responsibilities Human Resources & Leadership Recruitment and retention of employees, including administrative staff and lawyers Managing vacation and absences; ensuring effective delivery of support services Managing hybrid work schedules Managing benefit programs and liaising with firm benefit broker (Group RRSP, Extended Health and Dental, LTD, Employee Assistance) Onboarding and offboarding of employees Coordinating staff performance reviews Processing semi-monthly payroll in conjunction with Controller Developing, implementing and managing firm policies and procedures in conjunction with management Coordinating and managing staff recognition programs Supporting Articling and Summer student processes including onboarding and offboarding, reporting letters, PREP materials and courses, and ensuring compliance with the Law Society of B.C. Overseeing reception and office services Resolving personnel and operational issues, keeping management apprised and recommending solutions Providing excellent customer support to internal and external stakeholders Fostering a positive work environment Operations Assisting with general oversight of office premises and operational issues Acting as senior building liaison with building management Coordinating and managing firm Health and Safety, fire wardens, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness Events Initiating, organizing, and coordinating a variety of firm social events, celebrations, and health and wellness initiatives. Key Qualifications Human Resources Certification preferred A minimum of five to seven years of progressive Human Resources and management experience Experience in managing benefit programs Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience with professional services a definite asset Key Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion and courtesy Strong leadership and relationship management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, management and external parties. Ability to handle sensitive issues tactfully and confidentially Highly organized with excellent attention to detail Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills with an ability to adapt to changing demands What We Offer Competitive salary and excellent benefits offerings Matching RRSP program Stimulating and supportive work environment Strong work-life balance Note: Depending on candidate experience and preference, the role may be full-time or .8 full-time equivalent. The typical annual full-time salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000; salary may vary depending on candidate’s knowledge and skills. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining education, previous experience and salary expectations to: afletcher@guildyule.com. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead the firm’s human resources functions, including recruitment, benefits, payroll, employee lifecycle processes, performance reviews, policies, and support for articling and summer students. Oversee office services and operational matters, coordinate health and safety and emergency preparedness, and organize firm events and wellness initiatives.

Requirements

The role prefers a human resources certification and requires five to seven years of progressive human resources and management experience, including experience managing benefit programs. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and bring strong communication, leadership, relationship management, discretion, organization, and problem-solving skills; professional services experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Extended Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Matching Group RRSP
• Competitive Salary
• Work-Life Balance

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human Resources Management
• Recruitment and Retention
• Benefits Administration
• Payroll Processing
• Employee Onboarding and Offboarding
• Performance Reviews
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Microsoft Office
• Health and Safety Coordination
• Event Coordination

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Legal
• Security & Safety

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