At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting a  Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in our Toronto office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources or payroll and will be responsible for managing employee files, assisting with payroll, and processing changes in the system. McCarthy Tétrault employees enjoy a hybrid work environment.

As a Coordinator, Human Resources (8-month contract), you will be:

• Acting as a first point of contact for Toronto Firm members by answering questions, providing explanations, and resolving issues related to HR programs, policies, practices and procedures.
• Performing various HR administrative support tasks such as updating the HRIS system, onboarding new Firm members and managing employee files.
• Supporting engagement activities including our Staff Appreciation Week, WOW Award program and Long Service Awards, which includes milestone recognitions, an annual celebration event and all related communications.
• Collecting, verifying and submitting overtime sheets to payroll on behalf of Firm members.
• Coordinating wellness activities and initiatives such as ergonomic worksite assessments, and flu clinics for Toronto Firm members.
• Assisting in the maintenance and administration of new HR policies and procedures and updating the HR manual as required.
• Acting as a backup for the HR Specialist when resources are limited and/or during periods of high volume.
• Other duties as assigned.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile : 

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in supporting HR function management.
• Experience within a legal or professional services environment is an asset but not required.
• Microsoft Office Specialist certification or Advanced level knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) across multiple levels of the organization.
• Previous experience with project coordination and the ability to cope effectively with change and manage priorities in a fast paced dynamic work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Proven superior organizational and critical thinking skills. Action oriented and strong initiative with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and proof-reading skills.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality is critical.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Competitive compensation including paid overtime.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.