JOB OVERVIEW

Our client, a well-respected law firm in Toronto, is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist for a 12-month contract. This role plays a key part in supporting all aspects of HR operations, with a strong focus on maintaining and managing data within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for all firm members.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Draft and manage documentation for all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate all aspects of new hire onboarding and employee departures.
• Assist with annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, programs, and procedures.
• Organize firm-wide events and engagement initiatives.
• Prepare monthly HR metrics and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date organizational charts.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements.
• Administer service recognition programs.
• Conduct research and gather data for ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Oversee and maintain relationships with employee discount vendors.
• Build strong internal partnerships across departments, acting as a trusted HR resource.
• Partner with payroll on issue resolution, updates, and regular payroll audits.
• Lead participation in annual compensation benchmarking surveys.
• Collaborate closely with the HR team on firm-wide projects.
• Support additional HR initiatives and provide administrative assistance as required.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Post-secondary education with a focus on Human Resources; HR certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of HR experience in a professional services environment (legal experience considered an asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of building positive relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of employment legislation at both provincial and federal levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2P

• Draft and manage documentation for all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate all aspects of new hire onboarding and employee departures.
• Assist with annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, programs, and procedures.
• Organize firm-wide events and engagement initiatives.
• Prepare monthly HR metrics and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date organizational charts.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements.
• Administer service recognition programs.
• Conduct research and gather data for ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Oversee and maintain relationships with employee discount vendors.
• Build strong internal partnerships across departments, acting as a trusted HR resource.
• Partner with payroll on issue resolution, updates, and regular payroll audits.
• Lead participation in annual compensation benchmarking surveys.
• Collaborate closely with the HR team on firm-wide projects.
• Support additional HR initiatives and provide administrative assistance as required