Career Opportunities

Human Resources Coordinator

Calgary
Permanent Full-Time

Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an immediate opening for an HR Coordinator to join the Human Resources department in the Calgary office. 

Reporting to the Director of Administration, the HR Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Calgary office and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day HR activities.

  • Responsibilities

    Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Coordinating and preparing documents related to all aspects of employment, such as offers, departures, role changes and terminations, as well as ad hoc documents
    • Maintaining and updating employee records in the Human Resources Information System and other platforms as required
    • Coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings and preparing materials/documentation as required to support HR initiatives
    • Coordinating employee life-cycle events such as new hire onboarding processes, performance reviews, pay reviews, budget and others as they arise
    • Monitoring key employee life events and managing the preparation and delivery of Firm gifts/acknowledgements (e.g., births, marriages and funerals)
    • Coordinating and processing reimbursement programs (e.g., wellness and education reimbursements) in accordance with Firm and vendor policies
    • Assisting in the preparation and delivery of key employee events
    • Acting as a point of contact for general employee inquiries, ensuring queries are answered, escalated or addressed in a timely manner
    • Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and wellness initiatives
    • Acting as a key contact for HR, leveraging knowledge of the department’s roles, accountabilities, programs and provisions to effectively and efficiently respond to queries or issues (or direct employees to the right resource)
    • Respecting and ensuring a confidential and trustworthy environment
  • Education & Experience
    • Post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate (completed or in progress), preferably in Human Resources
    • 3-5 years of professional work experience, preferably in a customer-service-oriented role or professional services environment

    • Basic to intermediate understanding of employment standards legislation for Alberta and Canada

  • Skills & Abilities
    • Demonstrated professional maturity and ability to work autonomously and with the utmost confidentiality
    • Knowledge of, and experience with, human resource management systems such as UltiPro (UKG) or similar is considered an asset
    • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong internal service orientation
    • Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills
    • Team player who is willing to assist peers as needed
    • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
    • General knowledge of HR programs and processes

    • About Blakes

    At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

    Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

    The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    How to Apply

    Please submit your application, along with a cover letter and résumé, directly to our application portal.

    Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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