Human Resources Business Partner

Fasken•Vancouver, BC

39d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The HR Business Partner serves as the firm’s first point of contact for all HR matters, delivering and continuously improving HR programs in close partnership with the Director, Human Resources.

Requirements

A university degree and/or college diploma in Human Resources.
A minimum of three years of related HR experience in a law firm.
Knowledge of the latest HR practices from sourcing to offboarding, and employment legislation in force.
Understanding of reporting platforms, such as PowerBI, is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Strong research and problem-solving skills.
The ability to practice creativity and sensible judgment when resolving complex issues.
An ability to forge productive and professional relations with personnel and administrative management team members.
Open to change, good team spirit, and a focus on client service excellence.

Nice To Haves

CPHR qualification or experience working as a Legal Assistant is considered an asset.
Understanding of reporting platforms, such as PowerBI, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact for management and staff on HR matters and provide guidance, coaching and follow-up on employee related issues, conflict resolution, communication, progressive discipline, policy interpretation, performance management, and attendance management.
Monitor employment legislation to make sure the HR policies in the region are compliant at all times, assist employees, lawyers, and/or management with the interpretation of the firm’s policies and procedures and/or government regulations.
Assist the Director of HR with addressing employee relation issues, such as dispute resolution, discipline, communications, investigate and document employment issues, and recommend a plan of action.
Work with the HRIS administrator to provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on key people metrics to identify trends and make recommendations, complete Stats Canada and BCLMA CBA surveys as necessary.
Manage the annual performance review process, deliver training to managers and employees. Support development of annual goals as necessary.
Support the annual salary/ bonus/budget review and administration process by gathering data and providing all necessary information and reporting.
Identify training needs, develop training to support development of managers and employees.
Carry out exit interviews with departing staff, conduct terminations, identify trends in departures.
Act as a point person on HR-related events, such as wellness week, appreciation day, and other to support collaborative and engaging culture of the firm.
Research and recommend programming, develop budget, manage communication and execution of activities.
Assist with implementation of HR projects, draft business cases, look for practical solutions to streamline work processes and enhance HR services
Perform other duties as required.