Manager, HR Business Partner & Total Rewards, Law Society of Ontario

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Manager, HR Business Partner and Total Rewards (“the Manager”) has dual accountability for providing HR business partner expertise and HR services to assigned client groups and for leading the Total Rewards function for the Law Society. 

The Manager provides HR leadership, services and expert knowledge and support to leaders, managers and employees in assigned client groups, covering all aspects of human resource management including employee relations, organizational design, workforce planning, job definition, rewards, performance management, recruitment, disability management and human resource records and systems.  Acts as an internal consultant and business partner with organization stakeholders and client groups. 

The Manager also leads, manages and operates all aspects of the Law Society’s Rewards function which encompasses Job Evaluation, Salary (new hire, annual salary review & administration, termination), Group Benefits, DC Pension and Group RRSP, Recognition programs, Leaves of Absences, Disability management. Requires deep and broad knowledge of Reward program design and operations with policy, market research, communications and employee materials rounding out the Total Rewards Centre of Expertise.

As an essential member of the HR Management team, the Manager collaborates on the design, build and operation of an effective HR strategy and function delivering effective HR services and an engaging employee experience.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

• CHRP/CHRL designation and a university degree in business, human resources management or related field).  Other post graduate training and specialized designations such as the CCP or CEBS designations are considered assets.  Equivalent knowledge and capability from suitable combination of other formal education and practical work experience may be considered.
• As the Manager is required to build strong alliances with client leaders, managers and employees and act as a role model for them in their dealings with employees, a minimum of 10 years’ related HR, business partner and rewards center of expertise experience working in a dynamic, change oriented, consultative human resources environment is required of which a minimum of 5 years is in a management capacity leading a comparable rewards function.
• Strong general business acumen.
• Solid understanding of Ontario employment related legislation, Human Resource Management, Rewards programs and effective HR services delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in HR Management and Rewards and their practical application in a regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of best practices and experience with:
  • General Business practices
  • People Management
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Job design and workforce planning
  • Employment
  • Employee relations and engagement/retention strategies
  • Salary benchmarking and administration
  • Benefits and Pension plans
  • Leaves of Absence and Disability Management
  • Job Evaluation
  • Termination management
  • Recognition
  • Change Management and Organizational Design initiatives
• Proven HR business partner / HR manager.
• Proven Program designer, leader and operator.
• Resilient to shifting priorities - able to prioritize and organize time/resources to deliver consistent results and bring initiatives to successful completion.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to diagnose and problem solve.
• Ability to influence at all levels with superior written, verbal, presentation, relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate with people that have varying levels of people management expertise.
• Proven ability to work effectively on a team, providing guidance and support to other team members.
• Service oriented - recognizes the importance of internal clients and external members.
• Works independently with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with Rewards systems including pension and benefit vendor systems and related integration.
• Strong capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, MS office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with HRIS/HRMS systems such as Dayforce and can navigate information look up and contribute to reporting design.
• Ability to learn other software programs, such as Project Planning software and Group calendar, meeting management software.

We offer a collegial work environment and competitive salary and benefits.

For further information, or to apply for this position, please visit the Current Opportunities page of the Law Society’s website at www.lso.ca. If you are unable to apply via this process due to the requirement for an accommodation of any kind, please contact us at hr@lso.ca.

The Law Society of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer striving to reflect the population of Ontario. We welcome applications from persons representing the diversity of our profession and community. We appreciate all interest and will directly contact candidates under consideration.