Manager, Talent Advisory

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Dentons Full time

Toronto, ON, CA- Apr 4, 2023Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned with over 20,000 individuals in more than 200 offices across 82 countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2023); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2023); Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023); Mansfield Rule 4.0+ Certification; Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards, North America 2021; and Canada Law Awards for Pro Bono Initiative of the Year 2021.

This role is an opportunity for you to join the world’s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

**_Please be advised that this role is available as a fixed-term 15-month contract._**

**Position Summary**

An integral part of the role of the Manager, Talent Advisory is to work collaboratively with Talent colleagues across Canada and our Talent Centres of Excellence (COEs) to deliver solutions to the business needs of the Toronto office. A true business partner, the Manager, Talent Advisory is a member of the Toronto Management Committee and collaborates with the leadership team.

Other key areas of responsibility include policy and procedure implementation and interpretation; Talent planning and recruitment; change management; performance management; management of leaves and absences; training and development; engagement initiatives and compensation.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversees HR operations and processes for the Toronto office; accountable for recruitment and retention initiatives; adheres to and ensures compliance with established policies, practices and relevant legislation;
- Manages 2 direct reports (Talent Coordinators); share knowledge and best practices; provides direct reports with coaching and guidance on a broad spectrum of HR matters including employee relations; responsible for the ongoing guidance and development of direct reports;
- Provides advice, guidance and/or coaching on employee relations and sensitive HR matters; advises and assists managers on the interpretation and administration of policies, programs and best practices;
- In partnership with the Canada Director, Talent Advisory and the Office Managing Partner, supports efforts to drive positive engagement; identifies key trends and issues, and makes recommendations for changes, enhancements, and solutions; leads the planning and organization of local office events that promote employee engagement and office culture;
- Cultivates positive working relationships with all Dentons members; builds trust and credibility to create a safe, supportive and open environment;
- Drives the annual performance management and compensation review process for Legal Support, Office Services and Paraprofessionals with support from the Talent Centers of Excellence; provides guidance to people managers on compensation recommendations; reviews salary and bonus recommendations to ensure fair and equitable approach;
- Oversee voluntary and involuntary departures including coaching managers with respect to appropriate departure plans and with guidance from in-house counsel as appropriate; ensures standardized processes are followed;
- Remains current in market trends, legislation and best practices; recommends new approaches to HR practices to keep the organization current in its approach to managing talent;
- Adheres to budget guidelines; participate in the annual budgeting process by contributing input on local requirements;
- Actively participates in local industry and HR associations; and
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- University degree in Business, Human Resources or related field;
- HR designation is an asset;
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist role;
- Must work effectively, independently and to contribute within a highly collaborative, virtual team environment;
- Must be a participative leader; sense of urgency and service orientation are essential along with experience in managing change;
- Proven track record of leading through change and adversity; must be flexible and capable of providing leadership in a fast-paced, ever changing environment;
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal;
- Strong team player, able to build effective relationships with key internal clients, as well as with Talent colleagues;
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and previous experience working with an HRIS;
- Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct; exercises good judgement; seasoned interpersonal skills with a high level of tact and discretion, sound judgment

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