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.