Human Resources Business Partner

We are hiring a Human Resources Business Partner for our law firm client in Vancouver, BC. You’ll be joining a firm with an excellent reputation and work with the Director of HR to develop and deliver all HR programs. 3+ years of Human Resources experience is required as is prior experience in a law firm.

About Our Client
Our client is a respected professional services organization with a strong reputation for advising clients on a wide range of complex business matters. Their client base spans corporate organizations, public sector entities, regulatory bodies, and not-for-profit groups. The firm is known for its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and delivering thoughtful, client-focused solutions.

About The Opportunity
This HR Business Partner will focus on providing guidance to managers and employees on HR issues, ensuring policy and legislative compliance, supporting employee relations and performance management, assisting with compensation and reporting, delivering training, managing offboarding processes, and supporting HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.

About The Position

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on a variety of HR matters including employee relations, workplace communication, attendance, progressive discipline, and performance management.
• Support the annual performance review cycle, including coordinating timelines, assisting with goal setting, and providing training to managers and staff.
• Monitor changes to employment legislation and ensure internal HR policies and practices remain compliant; assist with interpreting policies and regulatory requirements when needed.
• Assist with employee relations matters by helping investigate concerns, documenting issues, and supporting the development of appropriate resolutions and action plans.
• Partner with internal teams to produce regular and ad-hoc HR reports and analyze people metrics to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Support annual compensation planning processes, including salary and bonus reviews, budgeting support, and related reporting.
• Identify learning and development needs and assist in designing and delivering training programs for employees and leaders.
• Coordinate offboarding activities such as exit interviews, documentation, and trend tracking related to employee departures.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives by helping organize HR-related programs and events that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Participate in HR initiatives and projects, including process improvements, research, and development of business cases to enhance HR services.
• Provide general support across the HR team and assist with administrative or operational tasks as required.

The Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources at a Generalist level or above.
• Prior experience in the legal industry is required.
• CPHR designation is a preference.
• Experience guiding and coaching senior leadership on HR related challenges and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of reporting platforms.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage priorities and adapt to changing priorities is required.
• Adapt in problem solving, research and influencing decisions.
• Must be able to make decisions and work with discretion and confidentiality.

Compensation

• Annual salary range $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive vacation and benefits to start.
• Education and professional association fees.
• RSP matching.
• Hybrid work arrangement, depending on performance and business requirements after 6 months of employment.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.