Human Resources Coordinator

Brownlee LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Fitness reimbursement

RRSP matching

Professional development

Continuing education

Job summary

Brownlee LLP, a full-service law firm, seeks an HR Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding and HR administration across offices. The role requires a proactive, organized professional who can handle confidential matters in a deadline-driven legal environment.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary HR certification and 2–4 years of experience in professional services, plus strong communication, organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certification in Human Resources or equivalent.
• 2–4 years HR experience in a professional services setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding: post ads, pre-screen, book interviews, prepare offers.
• Employee life cycle: run performance review cycles and raise letters.
• Leave administration and accommodations support.
• Assist with offboarding and exit interviews.
• Record keeping: maintain personnel records and payroll items routing.
• Support annual salary surveys and participate in Health & Safety committees.

Skills

Superior organizational skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Professional presence

Education

Post-secondary HR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Brownlee LLP is a full-service law firm committed to providing the best possible quality of legal services.Our ability to provide depth of experience, in terms of both practice areas and years of reliable service, reflects this commitment.

Position Overview:

The HR Coordinator provides HR support to the firm’s administrative leadership team, tasked with facilitating the various HR functions for all offices, including recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, record keeping, and general HR administration. This role requires a proactive and organized person who can succeed in a confidential and deadline-driven legal environment. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a law firm or professional services setting and understands that the HR Coordinator will play an integral role in maintaining a productive and professional legal practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding:
• Facilitate the recruitment process including posting ads, performing pre-screenings, and booking interviews.
• Facilitate onboarding activities including preparing offer letters, document packages, coordinating office and systems setup, and scheduling orientations.
• Employee Life Cycle:
• Facilitate the annual performance review cycles, including sending out forms and preparing raise letters.
• Assist with leaves administration and facilitate work accommodations processes.
• Support offboarding activities such as scheduling and facilitating exit interviews.
• Administration and Record Keeping:
• Answer basic questions about company policies and forms.
• Maintain the HR records of the firm including personnel records and tracking sheets, forwarding any items having a payroll impact to the Payroll Coordinator for processing.
• Assist with annual salary surveys.
• Participate in and support the firm’s Health & Safety Committee.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Post-secondary education certification in Human Resources;
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR capacity within a professional services environment;
• Superior organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Strong professional presence and conduct;
• Established knowledge of Microsoft office suite software (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams);
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail; and
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fitness reimbursement and an RRSP matching program.
• Professional development and continuing education support