HR Operations Manager - Bilingual

isgSearch; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Wellness program

Technology expense allowance

Generous leave including volunteer and

Birthday day off

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Job summary

isgSearch is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager for a leading Montreal-based law firm. This senior role oversees daily HR operations, aligning strategy with finance and people management across the division.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Business Admin or HR, 7+ years of relevant experience, and is fully bilingual (French/English). Hybrid work is offered with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, ideally within a professional services firm or law firm.
• Full bilingualism in French and English (required).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Aderant and/or Workday is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with division leadership to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Provide strategic support on profitability, pricing, and resource allocation
• Plan and oversee daily division operations, implementing and optimizing processes
• Develop and manage the division's annual budget in collaboration with the finance department
• Produce monthly reporting including workflow metrics and data analysis
• Manage and develop direct reports across the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, development, and offboarding
• Support long-term planning and assess future resource needs (lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants)

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Analytical skills

Multi-priority management

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of HR systems

Change management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or HR

7+ years relevant experience

Tools

Aderant

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Permanent

Job title: HR Operations Manager

Salary: Up to $90,000

Role status: Current opening

Our client: A leading full-service law firm based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of one of their divisions. This is a senior HR role ideal for a bilingual professional with a background in professional services or legal environments who thrives at the intersection of strategy, finance, and people management.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with division leadership to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Provide strategic support on profitability, pricing, and resource allocation
• Plan and oversee daily division operations, implementing and optimizing processes
• Develop and manage the division's annual budget in collaboration with the finance department
• Produce monthly reporting including workflow metrics and data analysis
• Manage and develop direct reports across the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, development, and offboarding
• Support long-term planning and assess future resource needs (lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants)

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, ideally within a professional services firm or law firm
• Full bilingualism in French and English (required)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Aderant and/or Workday is an asset

Additional information or perks:

• Benefits coverage from day one, paid by the employer
• Wellness program and technology expense allowance
• Competitive compensation with generous leave, including a volunteer day and birthday day off
• Hybrid work environment
• Strong culture of professional development and internal growth

isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process