Director, Human Resources & Talent Development

Looking to lead people and culture in a respected legal environment? Are you ready to develop talent, shape the employee experience, and coach leaders at a boutique law firm?

Our client, Harris & Company LLP (Harris), is seeking a full-time Director, Human Resources & Talent Development to join their Vancouver team. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR leader who is passionate about building capability, driving engagement, and supporting firm-wide excellence in a legal setting.

About Harris

Harris is a leading workplace law and advocacy firm in Western Canada. Known for its deep expertise, responsive client service, and collaborative internal culture, Harris supports a wide range of public and private sector clients in complex legal matters. With the resources of a large firm and the collegiality of a smaller one, Harris offers a flexible, supportive, and professional work environment with a strong commitment to leadership development and continuous learning.

About the Opportunity

This newly created leadership role reports directly to the firm’s Executive Committee. The Director will lead the strategic and operational delivery of HR services and programs across the firm, with a strong emphasis on talent development and engagement. This includes evolving the firm’s approaches to performance management, learning and development, policy and compliance, internal communications, and Associate recruitment and development.

The opportunity is well-suited to an experienced HR Manager or Senior Manager who is ready to take on broader accountability and play a visible leadership role within the firm.

In this role, you will:

• Promote a positive and respectful employee experience by supporting proactive employee relations and reinforcing firm values;
• Lead the design and implementation of talent development programs, including coaching, performance management, training, and leadership effectiveness;
• Manage HR policy development and compliance, group benefits administration, and HR systems to ensure rigour and operational effectiveness;
• Design and deliver employee communication strategies and internal events that build connection, inclusion, and firm culture;
• Oversee the full lifecycle of Associate and Student recruitment, onboarding, and development, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience;
• Advise the Executive Committee on people-related strategy, organizational effectiveness, and firmwide initiatives.

You are the right candidate for this role if you:

• Have 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR manager-level role, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment;
• Have a track record in designing and implementing new talent development programs and/or helping a growing organization to evolve its HR practices;
• Bring strong expertise in coaching, talent development, and leadership enablement;
• Are comfortable advising senior leadership and navigating a high-performance, professional environment;
• Understand relevant employment legislation and apply sound judgment in HR policy and compliance matters;
• Communicate clearly and professionally, with experience delivering internal communication strategies and employee-facing content;
• Are proactive, collaborative, and committed to building programs that reflect culture and support business priorities.

Why Join Our Client?

Harris offers a unique opportunity to lead HR in a values-based, client-focused law firm. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the firm and support the development of the next generation of legal and business talent. You will work alongside engaged and thoughtful professionals in a setting that values leadership, learning, and integrity. Please note that this is a primarily in-person role based at Harris’ offices in downtown Vancouver.  

Salary Range 

The annual salary for this role is between $120,000 and $150,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

We encourage all people to apply. Our client is an equal-opportunity employer.

Upon your request, we provide accommodation for disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you request accommodation, HR will reach out to consult with you so that we can tailor our arrangements to suit your needs. In addition, all new employees are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities.