Human Resources Coordinator

Watson Goepel LLP
Published
April 14, 2025
Location
1200 - 1075 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, Canada
Category
Job Type
Minimum
58000
Maximum
65000
Contact Name
Sara Fry

Description

Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic multi-service law firm based in downtown Vancouver with additional offices located in West Vancouver and Alberta. We offer a collegial and collaborative work environment, competitive salary and challenging and rewarding opportunities in a professional environment.

We are currently seeking a HR Coordinator to join our Vancouver office. This position plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the Human Resources department and internal firm operations.

The ideal candidate:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Enjoys diversity in their workday and communicating with people
  • Highly proficient in administrative support
  • Thrives in a dynamic environment

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR Department
  • Provide reception coverage and assist with general office services
  • Assist with the full-cycle recruitment process including posting jobs, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Support benefits enrollment and respond to inquiries regarding benefits and HR policies
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files both in electronic and physical files
  • Monitor and track vacation requests and team coverage schedules
  • Coordinate and execute firm events, including training, staff meetings, in-firm events, holiday parties, summer outings, and lawyer retreats
  • Process payroll through ADP
  • Manage office inventory and place orders for supplies as needed
  • Demonstrate strong vendor management capabilities, ensuring timely and cost-effective service
  • Perform general administrative tasks and ad hoc support as required

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an Office Administration, Human Resources or similar program
  • 1-2 year previous experience in an administrative or HR support role
  • Knowledge of HR processes and best practices
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Committed to providing excellent service with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Solid proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)

Benefits:

  • Group RRSP Matching
  • Ongoing continuing education opportunities
  • Extended health and dental coverage including vision care
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Firm paid confidential employee assistance program through Telus Health
  • Paid sick days and personal leave days
  • Fitness facility on-site with Peloton bikes and treadmills
  • Annual education/tuition allowance
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Casual Fridays

How to Apply:

To join our team, please send your cover letter and resume to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager at [email protected]. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.