Director, Human Resources (WR: 848)
Our client, McLennan Ross, is one of Western Canada’s premier law firms, with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1903. The firm has played a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape across the region, handling some of the most complex and high-impact cases. They foster a passionate and personable culture, where collaboration, engagement, and high performance are at the core. With a strong commitment to growth and innovation, they embraces change while honouring its legacy. The workplace is both rewarding and team-oriented, recognizing and valuing dedication and excellence. By combining legal expertise with practical, real-world solution, McLennan Ross consistently delivers exceptional results for its clients.
As the firm’s first Director, Human Resources, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to shape a regional human resources team to support firm’s long-term success with a service-oriented approach. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a leader capable of developing and implementing firm-wide HR initiatives, fostering consistency across multiple locations, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Success will be defined by the ability to build trust across the organization, enhance data-driven decision-making, and support the firm’s growth objectives. Working closely with the management team, the Director of Human Resources will shape the firm’s people strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities while cultivating a high-performance, engaging, and collaborative culture that embodies a service-oriented mindset.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in human resources leadership, with a proven ability to build and standardize HR functions across multiple locations. They hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a preference for a master’s degree or HR designation, and possess strong knowledge of employment legislation across various Canadian jurisdictions. With over seven years of progressive experience—ideally in a professional services environment—they are skilled in driving strategic initiatives, managing change, and enhancing operational efficiency. This individual will demonstrate initiative, ownership, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset, paired with excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please apply below or reach out to Nathan Makarowski at nathan@humanisadvisory.com.
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| Job Category | Legal, Professional Services |
