Discover The Opportunity

Do you enjoy the operational side of People & Culture? Do you enjoy the policies, legislation, processes and details that help an organization operate fairly and consistently? Do you bring a thoughtful, human approach to applying them?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a Manager, People & Culture - Operations to join our team in a full-time permanent position. This is a hands-on role for an experienced People & Culture professional who enjoys being close to the work: navigating employee relations and performance matters, interpreting legislation and policy, overseeing compensation and total rewards, strengthening processes, and helping leaders make sound people decisions. The position can be based in any of our seven Atlantic Canadian offices.

What you'll do Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Lead employee relations, performance management and workplace matters.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, policies and employment contracts, ensuring our practices remain compliant and consistent.
• Develop and continuously improve People & Culture policies, processes and documentation.
• Advise leaders on complex people matters, bringing together sound judgment, organizational risk and the human impact of decisions.
• Support key People & Culture operations including compensation, benefits, employment changes, reporting and people analytics.

What you'll need Qualifications

You will be a great fit if you:

• Have progressive HR/P&C experience with strong depth in employee relations, performance, policy and compliance.
• Know employment legislation and are confident applying it to real workplace situations.
• Appreciate a well-written policy, a clear process and a properly documented decision.
• Can manage sensitive matters with discretion while still bringing empathy and care to the people involved.
• Are comfortable leading the work and doing the work in a busy, collaborative environment.
• A relevant degree and work experience, or a combination training and experience, is required; a CPHR or comparable professional credential is an asset.
• Professional services experience is also an asset.

The salary range for this position is $84,000 to $126,000 annually. Individual compensation is determined based on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors.

We're looking for Core Skills

• Adaptable and Flexible
• Client-focused
• Committed to Professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented
• Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment
• Highly detail-oriented
• Technology Champion
• Thrive in deadline-drive Environments

A little bit about us McInnes Cooper

About MC McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. A certified Great Place to Work™, McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across eight offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's, Sydney and Toronto.

Our People

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility

We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.

Pro Bono Legal Services

Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.

Environmental Stewardship

Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.

Are you interested? Work With Us

Our team members have access to: Defined-benefit pension plan; Firm-paid health and dental benefits; Health spending account; Personal spending account; Commuting allowance; Time for you: Including vacation, personal and sick days. Balancing life: Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.

Our Team

we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team; and, The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams and initiatives, including AccessMC, Collective Social Responsibility, BIPOC, Pride@MC, Occupational Health & Safety, Special Events, Wellness, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our on-line application process. As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact us at [email protected]