Human Resources Consultant

Canadian Bar Association of BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional association in Vancouver is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to provide advice and administration on HR practices for a dedicated team. The role involves recruiting, onboarding, and supporting HR processes for a not-for-profit association. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of HR consulting experience and strong communication skills. The position offers remote work with occasional on-site requirements and a competitive hourly pay of $85 to $110.

Qualifications

• At least five years of Human Resources consulting experience with diverse workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with the staff team.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Provide strategic advice on employment relations.
• Administer performance and compensation reviews.
• Monitor and reconcile leave records.
• Collaborate on benefits renewal.
• Support end of employment processes.
• Participate in meetings when requested.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of employment law in British Columbia

Familiarity with MS Teams

Familiarity with Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Job description

Overview

Canadian Bar Association is the leading professional association for lawyers, judges and law students with 40,000 members nationally, including 8,200 in BC. We are the essential ally and advocate of lawyers, providing professional development and valuable networking opportunities, and serving our members and their interests in advocacy by promoting fair justice systems, facilitating effective law reform, promoting equality in the legal profession, and promoting a modernized self-governing profession. Learn more at cbabc.org.

Come join our team of passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to serving our members and supporting our volunteers. The Human Resources Consultant provides up to 8 hours/week remotely and is required to be onsite in the Vancouver office for 2-4 hours each month.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources Consultant provides advice on and administration of human resources practices for a 25-person team working at a not-for-profit association.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with the staff team to ensure positive interactions.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of new hires and work with senior management to continuously improve recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Provide strategic advice on employment relations, performance management, compensation and training.
• Administer processes and maintain records for annual and periodic performance and compensation reviews.
• Monitor and reconcile leave/absence records.
• Collaborate with Director, Finance & Administration regarding annual benefits renewal.
• Support end of employment processes including dismissal planning, exit interviews and documentation.
• Participate in monthly management team and bi-weekly staff meetings when requested.

Experience and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources.
• At least five years of Human Resources consulting (or similar role) experience with multi-generational and diverse workplaces.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law in British Columbia.
• Familiarity with MS Teams and Excel is an asset.

Salary Range

• $85 - $110/hour based on experience and qualifications.

Our Commitment

CBABC is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from members identifying with any group including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people living with a disability, people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQ+), and others. Qualified applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply and to indicate in your cover letter if you belong to one of the designated groups.

We want to ensure the application process enables you to share your experience, skills and abilities. We expect the recruitment process will take place virtually. If you face any barriers to participating in this application process, please contact us confidentially. Contacting us will not impact the evaluation of your application.