Coordinator, Human Resources & Administration

About this position

Join the Cavalluzzo team as their new Coordinator, Human Resources & Administration!
Cavalluzzo LLP has hired Evenings & Weekends Consulting to conduct the recruitment process for their new Coordinator, HR & Administration. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Laëtitia Eyssartel, Managing Director at Evenings & Weekends Consulting, by email at laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com or apply here.


About the role 
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is collaborative, well organized, people centred, and who is passionate about building a positive company culture.

As the Coordinator, HR & Administration, you will ensure that HR policies and procedures are up to date, in line with our collective agreement terms, and communicated to all employees. You will provide ongoing support and coordination relating to various HR functions (responding to HR queries, administering benefits, keeping accurate employee records, onboarding, etc.).

The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Operations, and will work in collaboration with other members of the operations team and the
Executive Committee. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Support the Manager of Operations with the recruitment process from sourcing to interviewing candidates, and managing offer letters. Support employee onboarding to ensure a smooth transition as required.
• HR Policies, Compliance and Culture: Work with the team to develop and update policies, and ways of working to further advance an open and supportive work environment. Communicate HR policies and procedures to staff as required. Ensure the firm remains compliant with the terms set in staff and students’ collective agreements, and relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Benefits Administration: Administer the benefit plans, including supporting staff enrollment, status changes, issues with claims, etc. 
• Meeting Coordination: Assist with the scheduling and organization of various firm management meetings and processes, as well as preparation, distribution and record keeping of related materials.
• Event Coordination: Assist in the organization and coordination with lawyers and administrative staff to develop customized events that meet Cavalluzzo’s business development objectives including panel/speaking opportunities, seminars and conferences, promotional client events, receptions and Firm social events.
• Communications: Coordinate the updating of internal and external website content. Support the Manager of Operations in implementing  internal communication strategies to keep the team informed and engaged.
• Health & Safety: Stay abroad to health & safety legal requirements, participate in health & safety committee, and support the Manager of Operations in executing and monitoring Health & Safety plans
• Records keeping: Maintain all staff files, ensuring accurate records are kept at all times, and in accordance with the legislation and privacy requirements. 

Job Requirements:

• Prior experience in HR and office administration
• Knowledge of HR wise practices, labor laws, benefits administration, and internal communication tools
• An ability to address HR issues, to communicate HR policies to staff, and to provide practical solutions
• An ability to monitor and interpret change in HR regulations
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain reciprocal relationships with a wide range of individuals
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A strong attention to details, and an ability to maintain accurate records and handle administrative tasks efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English)
• An ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion
• A strong work ethic and high level of integrity
• Strong technical skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and  document management systems.
• A strong commitment to advancing equity, accessibility, and inclusivity both internally and in the way processes and internal policies are designed and led

Assets

• Prior HR experience in a unionized environment
• A degree or professional designation in HR (i.e. CHRP designation)
• A sense of humour

Required Qualifications & Work Environment

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Physical demands of this position may require the incumbent to spend many hours sitting, walking, bending, keyboarding, working on computer monitor, photocopiers and related equipment,  and on occasion lifting heavy books or boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

Salary range: $60,000-$70,000* based on 40  hours per week 
*Salary will be adjusted within the range based on the successful candidate’s skills and relevant experience.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, pension participation and vacation/personal/paid-sick days entitlements (3 weeks of vacation per year)
Location: Toronto, ON. While there is an opportunity for some remote work in this role, the successful candidate will be expected to work at our Toronto office (474 Bathurst Street). 
Term: Full-time Indefinite



 

About us

About Cavalluzzo LLP
https://www.cavalluzzo.com/
Founded in 1983, Cavalluzzo LLP is a law firm distinguished by its commitment to advancing equality and social justice and its provision of excellent legal advice and representation. Cavalluzzo LLP advocates  on behalf of working people, Indigenous nations and equity-seeking groups and individuals in Ontario, across Canada and internationally.

Our practice is varied – encompassing labour, public, pension, administrative, Charter, health, education, employment law and class actions, as well as professional regulation, inquiries and inquests – but our dedication to superior advocacy is constant. We represent trade unions, professionals and professional associations, non-unionized employees, multi-employer pension and benefit plans, and other organizations and individuals, in both the public and private sector, assisting them with day-to-day legal problems as well as long-term legal and policy strategies.

We believe strongly in combating discrimination in all its forms, promoting solidarity and raising awareness of issues affecting the rights of women, persons of diverse racial, cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, persons with disabilities and those with different political views and all sexual orientations and gender identities. 

Cavalluzzo LLP is seeking an experienced Manager aligned with its values to oversee the firm’s human resources processes, operations and administrative functions. 

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