Human Resources Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Manager:

• Provide day-to-day advice and assistance on HR issues (HR policies and procedures, personnel administration, performance management, training and development, compensation, benefits, terminations, etc.)

• Monitor workflow in various departments, suggest/manage efficiencies where possible Recruiting and Retention:

• Full cycle recruitment, including assistance with developing recruiting plans, and conducting interviews

• Ensure role descriptions, hiring, and promotion criteria relating to all positions are established and revised, as appropriate Employee Relations:

• Listen to and address concerns of employees, as appropriate

• Coach managers in effective handling of employee relations issues

• Provide advice and assistance with respect to employee relations matters

• Develop, recommend, and/or implement employee satisfaction and retention initiatives

• Proactively promote positive employee relations and work environment Administration:

• Maintain employee files/HRIS and ensure record maintenance of recruitment, training, performance, discipline and legal documents, as well as, all other relevant HR related information

• Assist in year-end reviews; producing reports and disseminate relevant information to Partners

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll using APD payroll software

• Administer firm’s group health plan benefits • Administer firm’s RRSP benefits

• Collaborate with, and assist, the management team, including covering vacation, sick time, etc., as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Results oriented self-starter

• Fully competent HR knowledge and skills including: employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, employee relations (coaching, counseling, feedback, conflict resolution, investigations, discipline, termination), work process and job design, compensations and benefits, training and development, personnel administration and updating HRIS system, employment related legal requirements

• General business awareness and understanding • Strong planning and organizational skills – multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Excellent team work skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written • Strong interpersonal skills, able to deal with many different types of people in a professional and friendly manner • Understands the highly confidential nature of Human Resources

• Positive, ''can do'' attitude • Continuous learner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, or College Certificate, in Human Resources or business related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in Human Resources is an asset • Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)·