Director of Human Resources & Operations

Our client a respected and well-established boutique law firm located in downtown Vancouver is seeking a Director of Human Resources & Operations to join their leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operations and HR professional who enjoys working in a collaborative professional environment and making a meaningful impact on firm culture strategy and day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with the firms leadership group and oversee all administrative and operational functions including human resources technology facilities marketing vendor management and strategic initiatives.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the firms administrative and operational functions.
• Foster a collaborative accountable and positive workplace culture.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to lawyers and staff on human resources and operational matters.
• Develop implement and maintain firm policies procedures and best practices.
• Lead initiatives that support employee engagement retention and organizational effectiveness.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

• Oversee all aspects of human resources including recruitment onboarding employee relations performance management compensation benefits and compliance.
• Lead hiring processes for support staff and professionals across the firm.
• Coordinate annual performance reviews and ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Support managers and employees in addressing workplace concerns and fostering positive communication.
• Manage employee transitions including onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide recommendations regarding compensation adjustments bonuses and workforce planning.

• Coordinate leadership and management meetings including agenda preparation and meeting minutes.
• Support firm committees and ensure effective implementation of strategic and operational decisions.
• Act as the firms Privacy Officer and oversee compliance initiatives.

• Oversee the firms technology infrastructure including software hardware telecommunications and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and recommend technology enhancements to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Coordinate technology implementations upgrades and staff training initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external IT consultants and service providers.

• Oversee office facilities equipment and workplace operations.
• Manage relationships with landlords contractors suppliers and other service providers.
• Administer the firms insurance portfolio and coordinate renewals and claims management.
• Address facility-related issues and support effective space management.

• Lead internal and external firm events and community engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate industry association participation sponsorships and networking opportunities.
• Oversee firm communications website updates social media presence and marketing initiatives.
• Support client engagement activities including appreciation and holiday programs.

• Minimum 5 years of senior management and operations experience within a professional services environment.
• Previous law firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in human resources operations administration and organizational leadership.
• Excellent communication relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience with legal industry technology platforms and HRIS systems is considered an asset.

• Competitive salary ranging from $135000 to $185000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings program.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team with a highly respected Vancouver law firm.

If you are an experienced HR and operations professional looking for a leadership opportunity within a thriving legal environment we would be pleased to hear from you.

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