Director, Human Resources

BC Legal Management Association; West Vancouver; Híbrido; CAD 105.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

RRSP matching

Strong work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Guild Yule LLP is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to oversee HR and a broad range of operational functions at our Vancouver office. The role includes recruitment, benefits management, payroll coordination, onboarding and offboarding, and policy development in collaboration with firm management.

The successful candidate will oversee staff relations, performance reviews, health and safety, and staff events, while supporting a positive, high-performance work environment.

Formación

• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee Human Resources and firm operations in collaboration with management.
• Recruitment and retention of staff and lawyers; manage onboarding/offboarding.
• Manage vacations, absences, and coordination of hybrid work schedules.
• Oversee benefit programs and liaise with providers (RRSP, health, dental, LTD, EAP).
• Coordinate staff performance reviews and payroll processing with Controller.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Discretion

Organization

Problem-solving

Educación

HR Certification preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Guild Yule LLP

• www.guildyule.com

Published

October 22, 2026

Location

1075 West Georgia St, #2100, Vancouver, Canada

Category

Human Resources

Job Type

Full-time

Minimum

105000

Maximum

130000

Description

About the Firm

Over the last 100 years, Guild Yule LLP has maintained its reputation as a firm which offers the highest quality of professional legal services. The value and standards set by earlier generations represent the underpinning of our dynamic group of lawyers and staff who practice law in a spirit of collegiality and openness. Working closely with firm management, this role will oversee Human Resources and a variety of operational aspects of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Leadership

• Recruitment and retention of employees, including administrative staff and lawyers
• Managing vacation and absences; ensuring effective delivery of support services
• Managing hybrid work schedules
• Managing benefit programs and liaising with firm benefit broker (Group RRSP, Extended Health and Dental, LTD, Employee Assistance)
• Onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Coordinating staff performance reviews
• Processing semi-monthly payroll in conjunction with Controller
• Developing, implementing and managing firm policies and procedures in conjunction with management
• Coordinating and managing staff recognition programs
• Supporting Articling and Summer student processes including onboarding and offboarding, reporting letters, PREP materials and courses, and ensuring compliance with the Law Society of B.C.
• Overseeing reception and office services
• Resolving personnel and operational issues, keeping management apprised and recommending solutions
• Providing excellent customer support to internal and external stakeholders
• Fostering a positive work environment

Operations

• Assisting with general oversight of office premises and operational issues
• Acting as senior building liaison with building management
• Coordinating and managing firm Health and Safety, fire wardens, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness

Events

• Initiating, organizing, and coordinating a variety of firm social events, celebrations, and health and wellness initiatives.

Key Qualifications

• Human Resources Certification preferred
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressive Human Resources and management experience
• Experience in managing benefit programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with professional services a definite asset

Key Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion and courtesy
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, management and external parties.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues tactfully and confidentially
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills with an ability to adapt to changing demands

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits offerings
• Matching RRSP program
• Stimulating and supportive work environment
• Strong work-life balance

Note: Depending on candidate experience and preference, the role may be full-time or .8 full-time equivalent. The typical annual full-time salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000; salary may vary depending on candidate’s knowledge and skills.