Specialist, Professional Resources (13-month Contract)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP • Toronto, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm seeking a Specialist, Professional Resources for their Toronto office. This is a 13-month contract position. The role involves supporting the firm's talent programs, providing operational subject matter expertise within a designated Centre of Expertise, and contributing to national Professional Resources initiatives and team operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional services environment. McCarthy Tétrault offers a hybrid work environment and is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Best Diversity Employers.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Human Resources, Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally gained in a professional services (or similar) environment.
• Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional client service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to new ideas, frequent change in priorities, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent bilingualism (French / English) is an asset.
• May require flexible lunch hours and some evening work during heavy workload periods.

Responsibilities

• Managing the service delivery of the Firm’s talent programs, including recruitment, conflict management, onboarding & integration, off-boarding, leaves and secondments, performance management, work allocation, compensation, partnership admission, mentor pairings and awards, law school liaison and student recruitment, law society filings, data collection, and engagement and social events.
• Providing subject matter operational expertise to support a Centre of Expertise such as performance management, compensation, or recruitment. This includes leading processes, managing workflows, staying current with advancements, and liaising with Firm members.
• Administering confidential files, preparing meeting materials, creating and maintaining intranet pages, and leading or attending national PRG support team meetings.
• Identifying opportunities for PR process, task, and project improvements, collaborating with the PRG team and Firm members, and participating in national or cross-functional projects.
• Learning about changes in technology and ways to enhance work, such as AI, Workday, viGlobal, MS Teams, MS Forms, MS Bookings, SharePoint, and Client Connect.
• Providing back-up support to the team and other general support as required.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm.
• Competitive compensation including paid overtime.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree