Director of HR & Operations

Job summary

Lead the firm's HR and operational functions, including financial management, IT, facilities, and marketing. Provide strategic leadership on staffing and nurture a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Job details

We are proud to partner with our client, a boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver, in their search for a Director of HR & Operations. The culture of the firm is professional and positive, with a focus on exemplary client service, and in this role you will lead and work alongside a collegial and dedicated group of people. Responsibilities: Oversee human resources, financial management, information technology, facilities, marketing, and administrative policies and procedures Provide strategic leadership on HR and staffing matters throughout the firm Nurture a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collegiality Oversee HR operations, such as employee benefits, recruitment and onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding Oversee IT systems and equipment, including making recommendations for enhancements as needed and assisting with software and hardware rollouts Liaise with third-party vendors and consultants Maintain facilities and liaise with contractors and vendors as needed Manage insurance matters, such as renewals and claims as necessary Chair and facilitate various management meetings Serve as Chief Privacy Officer Oversee planning of events and seasonal initiatives Other duties as may be required to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the firm Requirements: 5+ years of management experience, ideally in a mid-size to large law firm Experience with ADP, Netdocs, and ActionStep an asset Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills Compensation: In addition to a collaborative and collegial work environment, our client offers a robust and comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, retirement program, and annual salary in the range of $135,000 to $185,000 per year (depending on individual qualifications and experience). For more information or to be considered for this opportunity please apply today, or contact Elizabeth ([email protected]) or your Hunter West consultant. Hunter West Legal Recruitment is committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We aim to ensure every application is reviewed respectfully, and that every applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome applications from all candidates, and we appreciate all interest, though we kindly note that we may only able to respond to those who are selected for interview. Please also note that all applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, and that offers of employment may be subject to background checks. We encourage you to visit us frequently at www.hunterwest.ca as our list of opportunities is updated regularly. 2878

What you’ll do

Lead the firm's HR and operational functions, including financial management, IT, facilities, and marketing. Provide strategic leadership on staffing and nurture a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of management experience, preferably within a mid-to-large law firm. Proficiency with ADP, Netdocs, and ActionStep is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Retirement program

Listed skills

• Facilities Management · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Human Resources Management
• Financial Management
• Information Technology Oversight
• Facilities Management
• Marketing
• Employee Relations
• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Performance Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Privacy Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Communication

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Administrative
• Finance & Accounting