HR & Process Coordinator

Lakefield LLP is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in the legal industry. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will help organize, coordinate and carry out all human resource department projects and processes for the firm. You will also help maintain positive employee relations and ensure employee satisfaction through development and implementation of HR policies and by fostering a positive work environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Development and implementation of HR programs and processes across the firm. Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, from posting job openings to conducting interviews and facilitating onboarding for new team members.
- Collaborating with management to identify staffing needs and creating effective recruitment strategies.
- Coordinating the recruitment process for law students with the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan.
- Overseeing policy, procedure and process development and adherence, including educating employees on and enforcing firm policies.
- Maintaining the firm’s calendar.
- Conducting regular check-ins with employees to gauge job satisfaction and address any concerns and identifying training needs through employee feedback and performance evaluations.
- Ensuring compliance with all firm-enforced HR processes and relevant employment-related laws and regulations.
- Preparing and submitting semi-monthly employee payroll, including new employee enrolments, deductions, adjustments, vacation pay and overtime.
- Managing vacation and other paid time off accruals, remittances, and approvals.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of employee engagement, succession, and talent development programs. Managing HR -related projects and initiatives to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the firm.
- Implementing people programs based on data collected from employees including the employee engagement surveys, exit interviews, and other employee engagement efforts.
- Coordinating various health and safety activities, including the Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
- Participating in strategic compensation, market analysis and annual compensation budgeting.
- Overseeing firm benefit and pension programs, including annual renewals, employee/family assistance program and health spending account. Assisting employees with benefit-related inquiries and facilitating communication between employees and benefits providers.
- Managing sensitive and confidential employee relations issues, including progressive discipline and performance management.
- Preparing materials for and helping organize employee performance reviews.
- Coordinating with IT and marketing professionals.
- Overseeing and managing office improvements, equipment maintenance and inventories.
- Requires a strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry trends. Must be exceptionally organized, have strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail.
- Must have the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned from time to time.

**Experience & Qualifications**

Requires a certificate or bachelor’s degree and/or professional designation in Human Resources, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person