Director, Human Resources

BC, Canada
West Vancouver, BC, Canada

The typical annual full-time salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000; salary may vary depending on candidate’s knowledge and skills.

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Pay: The typical annual full-time salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000; salary may vary depending on candidate’s knowledge and skills.
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

Guild Yule LLP

www.guildyule.com

Published

October 22, 2026

Location

1075 West Georgia St, #2100, Vancouver, Canada

Category

Human Resources

Job Type

Full-time

Minimum

105000

Maximum

130000

Description

About the Firm

Over the last 100 years, Guild Yule LLP has maintained its reputation as a firm which offers the highest quality of professional legal services. The value and standards set by earlier generations represent the underpinning of our dynamic group of lawyers and staff who practice law in a spirit of collegiality and openness. Working closely with firm management, this role will oversee Human Resources and a variety of operational aspects of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Leadership

Recruitment and retention of employees, including administrative staff and lawyers
Managing vacation and absences; ensuring effective delivery of support services
Managing hybrid work schedules
Managing benefit programs and liaising with firm benefit broker (Group RRSP, Extended Health and Dental, LTD, Employee Assistance)
Onboarding and offboarding of employees
Coordinating staff performance reviews
Processing semi-monthly payroll in conjunction with Controller
Developing, implementing and managing firm policies and procedures in conjunction with management
Coordinating and managing staff recognition programs
Supporting Articling and Summer student processes including onboarding and offboarding, reporting letters, PREP materials and courses, and ensuring compliance with the Law Society of B.C.
Overseeing reception and office services
Resolving personnel and operational issues, keeping management apprised and recommending solutions
Providing excellent customer support to internal and external stakeholders
Fostering a positive work environment

Operations

Assisting with general oversight of office premises and operational issues
Acting as senior building liaison with building management
Coordinating and managing firm Health and Safety, fire wardens, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness

Events

Initiating, organizing, and coordinating a variety of firm social events, celebrations, and health and wellness initiatives.

Key Qualifications

Human Resources Certification preferred
A minimum of five to seven years of progressive Human Resources and management experience
Experience in managing benefit programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with professional services a definite asset

Key Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion and courtesy
Strong leadership and relationship management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, management and external parties.
Ability to handle sensitive issues tactfully and confidentially
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills with an ability to adapt to changing demands

What We Offer

Competitive salary and excellent benefits offerings
Matching RRSP program
Stimulating and supportive work environment
Strong work-life balance

Note: Depending on candidate experience and preference, the role may be full-time or .8 full-time equivalent. The typical annual full-time salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000; salary may vary depending on candidate’s knowledge and skills.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining education, previous experience and salary expectations to: afletcher@guildyule.com. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Oversee human resources functions, including recruitment, benefits, payroll, onboarding, performance reviews, policies, employee relations, and support for articling and summer students. Manage office operations, building liaison duties, health and safety preparedness, reception and office services, and firm events and wellness initiatives.

Requirements

A human resources certification is preferred, along with five to seven years of progressive human resources and management experience and experience managing benefit programs. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and demonstrate strong communication, leadership, relationship management, discretion, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; professional services experience is an asset.

Skills

Human Resources Management
Recruitment and Retention
Benefits Administration
Payroll Processing
Policy Development
Performance Management
Employee Relations
Leadership
Relationship Management
Communication
Confidentiality
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Organization
Microsoft Office
Health and Safety

Benefits

Extended Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Group RRSP
Matching RRSP Program

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact email

afletcher@guildyule.com

Keywords

Human Resources
Human Resources Certification
Recruitment
Employee Retention
Benefits Administration
Group RRSP
Extended Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Onboarding
Offboarding
Performance Reviews
Payroll
Policies and Procedures
Articling Students
Summer Students
Law Society of British Columbia
Office Operations
Building Management
Health and Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Outlook
Professional Services
Employee Relations
Staff Recognition
Workplace Wellness

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