- Join a team where you can enjoy work-life balance and do meaningful work
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $118,821 – $140,759, plus full benefits
- Enjoy a positive work culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, collaboration, and innovation
The Law Society ensures the public is well served by legal professionals who are honourable and competent. We regulate the legal profession in BC, protecting the public interest in the administration of justice, by setting and enforcing standards of professional conduct for lawyers. We also bring a voice to issues affecting the justice system and the delivery of legal services.
The Law Society of BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers since 2022. We are an organization that values a positive work culture, and that includes ensuring we are a diverse, equitable, collaborative, and innovative organization both inside and out. We are also passionate about employee development and wellness, and are proud to offer comprehensive benefits and support to our team members.
To read more about us, our mission, various initiatives, and resources, please visit our website.
The Law Society is currently seeking a permanent full-time Manager, Human Resources, with a strong focus on labour relations, to join our team in a hybrid work environment in Vancouver, B.C.
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this leadership role is responsible for supporting and executing the organization's human resources goals and objectives while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the HR function. The position provides strategic and operational leadership across human resources programs, labour relations, recruitment, compensation, employee relations, HRIS management, and organizational development initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and services while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and collective agreements
- Providing labour relations leadership through the interpretation and administration of collective agreements and employee relations matters
- Advising managers and employees on HR policies, labour relations issues, performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns
- Fostering positive union-management relationships through ongoing collaboration with union representatives and participation in labour relations initiatives
- Supporting collective bargaining preparation and negotiations in partnership with senior leadership
- Managing, mentoring, coaching, and developing HR team members while overseeing departmental operations and performance
- Leading recruitment and selection activities for senior-level and complex positions while supporting workforce planning initiatives
- Managing compensation, recognition, and reward programs, including compensation analysis and budget modelling
- Overseeing disability management, leave administration, employee engagement, retention, and organizational development initiatives
- Leading HR projects and change management initiatives, including planning, implementation, risk assessment, communication, and reporting
- Managing and optimizing the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and effective utilization
- Acting as the Human Resources representative on occupational health and safety initiatives and serving as Acting Director, Human Resources when required
To qualify, you will need a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation and an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. A minimum of 8 years of progressive senior human resources experience, including extensive experience in unionized environments and at least 5 years focused on labour relations, will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Proven experience providing labour relations and employee relations support to management teams
- Experience leading HR teams and overseeing a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, disability management, and compensation
- Experience managing HRIS platforms, with Ceridian payroll and HRIS experience considered an asset
- Strong analytical, reporting, and project management capabilities, including compensation modelling and HR metrics reporting
As our ideal candidate, you will possess exceptional interpersonal, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills that will enable you to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build credibility across all levels of the organization. You will be a collaborative and influential leader with sound judgment, strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to balance competing priorities while fostering positive relationships with employees, leaders, and union stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned HR professional and labour relations leader who thrives in a complex unionized environment and is passionate about driving positive organizational outcomes through strategic partnership, people leadership, and effective stakeholder management.
As recognition for all your hard work and determination, you can look forward to an annual salary ranging from $118,821 – $140,759, evaluated on skills and experience, plus the following:
- A hybrid work model
- Extended health benefits, including vision, prescription, and dental coverage
- Insurance coverage including accidental death and dismemberment, life, and short and long-term disability
- 4 weeks' vacation to start
- The Law Society health spending account
- RRSP matching
- Join an organization that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a respectful workplace
- Team and organization social events such as monthly socials, celebrating birthday and service milestones, and annual events including the annual winter party and recognition lunch
The Law Society of BC is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of our organization. In accordance with the Law Society of B.C.’s commitment to reconciliation, we seek to create a culturally safe space and to continue further improving relationships with Indigenous peoples.
If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, with an organization that values diversity, equity, and a shared sense of purpose, look no further - apply now!
