About this role
Director, Human Resources
4 days per week in office. This position can also be filled in any of our offices across Canada. This role blends enterprise-level strategic leadership with strong operational execution in a complex professional services environment. The Director acts as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters and plays a key role in shaping culture, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
• Strategic HR Leadership – Lead and execute on HR strategies aligned with the firm’s national People & Development strategy and business priorities, both regionally and nationally. Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent development.
• Talent Management & Employee Relations – Act as a senior advisor on talent management, performance, succession, and complex employee relations matters. Ensure consistent, fair, and compliant application of HR policies and practices. Stay current on employment legislation and market trends across multiple jurisdictions.
• Human Capital & Transformation – Manage human capital aspects of business transformation projects and help drive organizational improvement initiatives. Oversee the disability management processes and workplace health and safety programs in each of the firm’s offices. Partner with office management to execute specific people projects and initiatives.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Participate and support local and firm-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives and seek to create an inclusive environment for all.
• Recruitment – Oversee recruitment strategies for Business Services, Legal Assistants, and, where applicable, Law Clerks. Strengthen the firm’s employee value proposition and employer brand. Ensure recruitment and onboarding practices support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Pension & Benefits – Oversee the firm’s benefits and pension plans. Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality and cost-effective delivery of services. Partner on total rewards strategy and implement a comprehensive, effective communication strategy. Ensure compliance with all pay equity and other relevant legislation. Participate as a member of the Pension Management Committee.
• Leadership & Team Development – Ensure efficient, high-quality HR operations with a strong service mindset. Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and controls. Use data and insights to improve outcomes and decision‑making. Lead, coach, and develop HR leaders and teams, building depth, resilience, and future capability. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture. Act as a role model for the firm’s values and leadership expectations. Manage P&D priorities across the firm and related budget.
Qualifications
• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field; CHRP/CHRL designation required.
• 10–15+ years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 10 years of experience managing teams, preferably in a large law firm or a comparable professional services environment.
• Strong expertise across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, talent management, and HR operations.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian employment legislation across all provinces in which the firm carries on business.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and operate with credibility at the executive level.
• Highly effective project management skills with the ability to think critically and meet multiple deadlines.
• Superior judgment and discretion, and ability to handle sensitive situations.
• Experience with Workday is an asset.
• Bilingualism (strong asset). Good working knowledge of both English and French is required.
Benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm.
• Telemedicine services.
• Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers more than gym memberships.
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs.
Salary
Toronto: $160,900 - $198,800
Ottawa: $157,200 - $194,200
Vancouver: $157,200 - $194,200
Salary ranges reflect typical ranges for this role in the region. Final compensation will be determined based on individual qualifications and current market factors.
Equal Opportunity
We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process should inform us in the recruitment application. The firm accommodates those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds, in line with duty to accommodate.