Toronto | 2 + Years

HR Manager – In office role

Position Summary

The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational development. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a strong understanding of employment law, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to support a diverse workforce in a high-performance legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership & Strategy

• Develop, implement and regularly update HR policies, procedures, and initiatives

aligned with firm goals and growth

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and

employee engagement

• Support a consistent and positive employee experience across all offices

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for legal, administrative, and support roles
• Partner with local hiring managers to identify staffing needs and optimize hiring processes
• Oversee onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration and early success of new

hires

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and performance

issues

• Manage performance review processes and support ongoing feedback and development
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-accountability workplace culture

Compliance & Employment Law

• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation
• Manage employee documentation, policies, and HR systems
• Support investigations, disciplinary processes, and terminations

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Administer benefits and HRIS systems
• Analyze HR metrics and provide reporting to leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-5 years progressive HR experience, preferably in a professional service or legal environment

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• CPHR designation (or working toward) is considered a strong asset
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law and HR best practices
• Experience supporting multi-location teams is an asset
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills

What They Offer

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing, well-established law firm
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive compensation and benefit

For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #34149

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.