Advisor, People & Culture
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.
We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.
Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engages with our work providers and Business Services Team members on a daily basis, working to build relationships and monitor work levels, whilst ensuring a healthy, positive work environment.
- Partners with work providers and managers to deliver People & Culture strategies that align with business goals and objectives, workforce planning, talent development, and organizational success.
- Applies knowledge and experience in interpreting People & Culture policies, procedures, benefits and payroll, and provides counsel to Firm members on the application of Firm policies/procedures in accordance with employment legislation.
- Implements engagement initiatives while supporting proactive career development, goal setting, succession planning and leadership training, to foster growth and team effectiveness.
- Proactively addresses employee relations issues by identifying challenges, recommending solutions, and providing coaching and counsel to key stakeholders, on performance management: including action plans, progressive discipline, and termination strategies.
- Takes part in People & Culture processes and projects within specified timelines and budgets, resulting in identifying best practices and operational process improvements.
- Supports the Talent Acquisition team and Firm members with recruitment initiatives to attract and retain high-quality talent through effective hiring strategies, that align with organizational goals to meet resourcing needs.
- Prepares, analyzes and runs reports to identify workforce trends and talent gaps, recommending and implementing strategies to improve productivity and drive business success.
- Supports the management of the full cycle of various employee programs such as onboarding and new employee orientation, employee relations, well-being initiatives, training, etc.
- Champions a culture of excellence by executing initiatives that support our shared values to raise the bar, thrive together and embrace differences.
- Participates on committees (i.e. Equity, Respect & Belonging Recognition, Health & Safety, etc.).
- Acts as a back-up to People & Culture colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- College Diploma or University Degree in Human Resources Management.
- Five (5)+ years of HR advisory experience, ideally in a professional services environment.
- CHRL or CHRP designation (or working towards achieving designation) is preferred.
- Expertise and knowledge in Human Resources best practices, organizational development, policies, employee engagement and employment legislation.
- Solid track record of building relationships, gaining deep industry knowledge, dealing with matters and providing pro-active and responsive solutions to business needs.
- Experience working closely with internal clients on complex/sensitive issues and demonstrates discretion and ability to handle confidential and private information appropriately.
- Strong business acumen, communication and presentation skills and is comfortable facilitating groups, and coaching individuals.
- Strong appreciation for timelines and deadlines with an aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
- Energetic and motivated to be a key member of the HR team, locally and across all offices.
- Fluency in English: additional languages (French) a strong asset.
- Strong technical skills, with proficiency with HRIS systems, MS Word, Outlook, Document Management Systems (ie. iManage), Excel, with the affinity to learn new applications and the ability to leverage technology and automation tools, to support daily tasks and productivity.
Benefits/Perks Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
- Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
- 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
- Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
- Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
- Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more
The starting range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.
This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.
This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
About Gowling WLG
Advisor, People & Culture
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.
We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.
Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engages with our work providers and Business Services Team members on a daily basis, working to build relationships and monitor work levels, whilst ensuring a healthy, positive work environment.
- Partners with work providers and managers to deliver People & Culture strategies that align with business goals and objectives, workforce planning, talent development, and organizational success.
- Applies knowledge and experience in interpreting People & Culture policies, procedures, benefits and payroll, and provides counsel to Firm members on the application of Firm policies/procedures in accordance with employment legislation.
- Implements engagement initiatives while supporting proactive career development, goal setting, succession planning and leadership training, to foster growth and team effectiveness.
- Proactively addresses employee relations issues by identifying challenges, recommending solutions, and providing coaching and counsel to key stakeholders, on performance management: including action plans, progressive discipline, and termination strategies.
- Takes part in People & Culture processes and projects within specified timelines and budgets, resulting in identifying best practices and operational process improvements.
- Supports the Talent Acquisition team and Firm members with recruitment initiatives to attract and retain high-quality talent through effective hiring strategies, that align with organizational goals to meet resourcing needs.
- Prepares, analyzes and runs reports to identify workforce trends and talent gaps, recommending and implementing strategies to improve productivity and drive business success.
- Supports the management of the full cycle of various employee programs such as onboarding and new employee orientation, employee relations, well-being initiatives, training, etc.
- Champions a culture of excellence by executing initiatives that support our shared values to raise the bar, thrive together and embrace differences.
- Participates on committees (i.e. Equity, Respect & Belonging Recognition, Health & Safety, etc.).
- Acts as a back-up to People & Culture colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- College Diploma or University Degree in Human Resources Management.
- Five (5)+ years of HR advisory experience, ideally in a professional services environment.
- CHRL or CHRP designation (or working towards achieving designation) is preferred.
- Expertise and knowledge in Human Resources best practices, organizational development, policies, employee engagement and employment legislation.
- Solid track record of building relationships, gaining deep industry knowledge, dealing with matters and providing pro-active and responsive solutions to business needs.
- Experience working closely with internal clients on complex/sensitive issues and demonstrates discretion and ability to handle confidential and private information appropriately.
- Strong business acumen, communication and presentation skills and is comfortable facilitating groups, and coaching individuals.
- Strong appreciation for timelines and deadlines with an aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
- Energetic and motivated to be a key member of the HR team, locally and across all offices.
- Fluency in English: additional languages (French) a strong asset.
- Strong technical skills, with proficiency with HRIS systems, MS Word, Outlook, Document Management Systems (ie. iManage), Excel, with the affinity to learn new applications and the ability to leverage technology and automation tools, to support daily tasks and productivity.
Benefits/Perks Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
- Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
- 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
- Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
- Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
- Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more
The starting range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.
This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.
This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.