Human Resources Advisor – Law Firm

Lépine Talent; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. is seeking a Human Resources Advisor for a well-established Montreal law firm.

The role requires 5+ years of HR experience and a strong background in advising managers, improving employee engagement, and managing workforce planning within a professional services environment. You will partner with senior leadership to foster a collaborative work culture, support performance management, and help shape HR policies and practices to enhance wellbeing and retention across the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in human resources, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• University degree in human resources, industrial relations, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to advise managers and handle sensitive situations with tact and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, sound judgment, and discretion
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
• CHRP designation, an asset

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers in the day-to-day management of their teams and the implementation of HR best practices
• Help maintain a positive workplace culture while promoting employee engagement, motivation, and retention
• Guide managers in handling employee relations matters, including sensitive situations, disciplinary issues, and leaves of absence
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and workforce planning activities
• Contribute to improving employee onboarding, integration, and offboarding processes
• Support managers throughout performance evaluation and professional development processes
• Identify training needs and contribute to the implementation of employee development initiatives
• Collaborate on salary review processes and employee recognition initiatives
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and practices
• Recommend and implement initiatives aimed at promoting employee well-being, engagement, and retention
• Contribute to various projects focused on improving and developing the firm's HR practices

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment support

Performance management

Policy guidance

Communication skills

Discretion

Collaboration

Education

University degree in HR

Job description

Our client, a well-established Montreal law firm recognized for its expertise across various areas of law, is seeking a Human Resources Advisor with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join its team.

This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional looking to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment, contribute to the development of HR practices, and play an active role in employee engagement and talent retention.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will serve as a key resource for human resources matters and work closely with senior leadership to foster a positive, collaborative, and engaging work environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Advise and support managers in the day-to-day management of their teams and the implementation of HR best practices
• Help maintain a positive workplace culture while promoting employee engagement, motivation, and retention
• Guide managers in handling employee relations matters, including sensitive situations, disciplinary issues, and leaves of absence
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and workforce planning activities
• Contribute to improving employee onboarding, integration, and offboarding processes
• Support managers throughout performance evaluation and professional development processes
• Identify training needs and contribute to the implementation of employee development initiatives
• Collaborate on salary review processes and employee recognition initiatives
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and practices
• Recommend and implement initiatives aimed at promoting employee well-being, engagement, and retention
• Contribute to various projects focused on improving and developing the firm's HR practices

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in human resources, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• University degree in human resources, industrial relations, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to advise managers and handle sensitive situations with tact and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, sound judgment, and discretion
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
• CHRP designation, an asset