Norton Rose Fulbright
Legal
HumanResourcesandTalentDirector
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“Human Resources and Talent Director at Norton Rose Fulbright. Skills: Strategic HR leadership, Talent management, Employee relations, HR operations. Lead and execute HR strategies. Provide strategic advice to senior leaders”
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking
4 days per week in office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Business Administration or HR, CHRP/CHRL designation required, 10-15 years progressive HR experience, Minimum 10 years managing teams, Deep knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, Highly effective project management skills, Superior judgment and discretion
Nice to Have
Experience with Workday is an asset, Bilingualism (strong asset)
What You'll Do.
Lead and execute HR strategies
Provide strategic advice to senior leaders
Act as senior advisor on talent management
Ensure consistent application of HR policies
Stay current on employment legislation
Manage human capital aspects of projects
Oversee disability management processes
Oversee workplace health and safety programs
Partner with firm management on projects
Participate in diversity and inclusion initiatives
Oversee recruitment strategies
Strengthen employee value proposition
Ensure recruitment practices support DEI
Oversee benefits and pension plans
Manage vendor relationships
Partner on total rewards strategy
Implement communication strategy for Total Rewards
Support leaders with recommendations
Ensure compliance with pay equity legislation
Participate as member of Pension Management Committee
Ensure efficient HR operations
Drive continuous improvement of HR processes
Use data and insights to improve outcomes
and develop HR leaders
Foster a collaborative team culture
Act as role model for firm values
Manage P&D priorities
Manage related budget
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with senior leaders; Partner with firm management; Lead HR teams; Foster team culture
Communication Scope
Executive level communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**_4 days per week in office - Toronto or Montreal_** This role blends enterprise-level strategic leadership with strong operational execution in a complex professional services environment. The Director acts as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters and plays a key role in shaping culture, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness. **You will be focusing on:** **Strategic HR Leadership** * Lead and execute on HR strategies aligned with the firm’s national People & Development strategy and business priorities, both regionally and nationally. * Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. **Talent Management & Employee Relations** * Act as a senior advisor on talent management, performance, succession, and complex employee relations matters. * Ensure consistent, fair, and compliant application of HR policies and practices. * Stay current on employment legislation and market trends across multiple jurisdictions. * Manage human capital aspects of business transformation projects and help drive organizational improvement initiatives. * Oversee the disability management processes and workplace health and safety programs in each of the firm’s offices. * Partner with firm management in each office to execute on specific people projects and initiatives. * Participate and support local and firm-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives and seek to create an inclusive environment for all. **Recruitment** * Oversee recruitment strategies for Business Services, Legal Assistants, and, where applicable, Law Clerks. * Strengthen the firm’s employee value proposition and employer brand. * Ensure recruitment and onboarding practices support equity, diversity, and inclusion. **Pension and Benefits** * Oversee the firm’s benefits and pension plans. * Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality and cost-effective delivery of services * Partner on total rewards strategy and implement
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