Who We Are
At Boughton Law, we do things differently.
Specializing in creative, outside-of-the-box solutions for a wide range of legal challenges, we believe in gaining a deep understanding of our client’s needs and objectives to better deliver expert legal advice.
We’re currently expanding our team, building a strong, dynamic group with diverse ideas and backgrounds, focused on making an impact for our clients and community.
Who We Are Looking For
Are you looking for the next opportunity in your HR career? We want to hear from you if you are an HR practitioner who wants exposure to all aspects of HR and to play an integral role in attracting, supporting, developing and empowering our most valuable asset, our people. This role reports to the HR Manager and has responsibilities spanning various HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, health and safety, learning and development and onboarding/off-boarding. Below are the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Human Resources:
- Provides support and guidance to employees on HR-related matters and understands the pulse of the firm ensuring effective communication and employee engagement.
- Supports the HR Manager in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience.
- Leads the full-cycle recruitment process including preparation of job postings, screening applicants, recommending candidates for interviews, selection of suitable candidates, conducting reference checks and related correspondence.
- Participates in administering the performance management process including annual performance reviews and related performance improvement programs.
- Processes time-off requests for staff and tracks staff absences. Coordinates assistance for lawyers when staff are absent or when overflow is required.
- Maintains a bring-forward system for scheduling meetings, probationary/ performance reviews, annual projects, vacation entitlements etc.
- Conducts employee onboarding and offboarding.
- Member of the firm’s Health & Safety Committee.
- Coordinates yearly HR events (Flu Vaccinations, Staff Appreciation Week etc.).
- Participates in mid-year and year-end budget procedures (i.e. create spreadsheets, gather and input data and make projections).
- Provides consultation and advice to managers and lawyers on a variety of employee relations and HR issues.
- Leads planning for professional development sessions for legal staff.
- Acts as Payroll back-up.
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Legal Talent:
- Provides support to the Manager, Legal Talent with the legal students recruitment process, onboarding and offboarding.
- Coordinates all documents and applications for students with the Law Society of BC.
- Assists with executing call ceremonies.
- Acts as point of contact to legal students.
- Participates in administering the performance review process and compensation reviews for all Associates.
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- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma in HR,
- Minimum 2+ years’ working experience in HR.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, policies and procedures across Human Resources.
- Knowledge and experience with HRIS systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
- Strong problem resolution skills and the ability to effectively respond to questions and concerns from employees.
- Has sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally via verbal and written communication.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of an organization.
- Customer-focused mindset with high level of professionalism, employee confidentiality and discretion.
- Able to maintain a positive and professional attitude and disposition.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage competing demands with a high level of attention to detail and accountability.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive health benefits for employees and family members
- Wellness subsidy
- Flexible work arrangements
- Personal and flex days for personal appointments and commitments
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus program
Salary Range:
The salary range for the role represents the Firm’s reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications.
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If you are not fully meeting all the requirements set out above, we still want to hear from you, please apply!
Boughton Law Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please apply on our Career Website: https://boughtonlaw.bamboohr.com/careers/156Â
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