HR Director

Crisp Recruit • Quinte West, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Director at Bachus & Schanker will play a pivotal role in transforming our human resources function into a strategic powerhouse. This role is designed to elevate our HR practices through innovative systems and technology, ensuring our HR operations align with the firm's strategic goals. By enhancing our hiring processes, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive culture, the HR Director will significantly impact our firm's mission and enable sustained growth.

Requirements

• At least 8+ years of progressive HR experience managing multi-office operations with 100+ employees.
• Experience supporting HR functions within a law firm or professional services organization is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficient with HRIS systems like UKG, and adept at driving technology adoption for process automation.
• Ability to identify operational gaps and recommend scalable solutions, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Skilled in influencing ownership and leadership, with a data-driven, strategic mindset.
• A strong communicator who can promote a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, drive adoption of new systems and processes, influence executive stakeholders, and implement practical solutions that improve operational effectiveness.
• Deep understanding of benefits administration, payroll, compliance, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of HR operations across multiple offices, including payroll administration, benefits management, leave administration, workers' compensation, employee relations, separations, compliance, 401(k) administration, and HR policy oversight.
• Partner with and mentor the firm's internal recruiter, oversee recruiting operations, develop hiring best practices, and continuously improve talent acquisition strategies to support firm growth.
• Maximize UKG and other HR technologies by implementing automated workflows, templates, onboarding processes, timekeeping, benefits communications, payroll workflows, ATS integrations, and employee lifecycle automation. Partner with recruiting and IT to improve operational workflows, reporting capabilities, and technology adoption across the organization.
• Modernize onboarding, refresh training materials, strengthen employee development initiatives, and help build scalable learning programs that support long-term employee growth.
• Partner with managers on performance management, disciplinary matters, investigations, corrective action plans, employee separations, and exit interviews while ensuring fair and consistent HR practices.
• Drive engagement and cultivate a positive company culture by acting as a cheerleader for employee morale and engagement.
• Participate in strategic decision-making as part of the management team, using data to guide HR policy and practice.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, maintain accurate HR reporting, establish KPIs, stay current on HR best practices and regulatory changes, and proactively recommend policy and process improvements.
• Maintain a visible presence across the firm's Colorado offices through regular travel, relationship building, and collaboration with leadership and employees to ensure consistent HR support and engagement.
• Support internal event planning, adding value to the employee experience with meaningful company gatherings.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan available as part of the firm's benefits program.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful organizational initiatives with significant executive visibility and autonomy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager