Location: Preszler Injury Lawyers – Toronto
Employment Type: Full-Time (hybrid)
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000
Position: HR Manager
About Preszler Injury Lawyers
Preszler Injury Lawyers was established in 1959 by its founder, Robert P. Preszler. For over 60 years, Preszler Injury Lawyers has restricted its practice to claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and falls, product liability, sexual assault, wrongful dismissal, accident benefits, disability claims, and medical malpractice. Preszler Injury Lawyers exclusively represents Plaintiffs.
About the Role
We are seeking an organized, service-oriented, and hands-on HR Manager to join and strengthen our HR department. The successful candidate will support day-to-day HR operations and people initiatives in a fast-paced professional environment while providing practical guidance to employees and managers throughout the employment lifecycle.
This is a hybrid position requiring attendance at our Toronto office at least three days per week. The ideal candidate will bring broad HR generalist experience, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and experience in a legal or professional services environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and reference checks
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system access, checklists, and orientation
- Provide timely and practical HR support to employees and managers regarding policies, forms, workplace concerns, and next steps
- Support performance management processes, including coaching, documentation, action plans, and follow-up
- Manage employee relations matters, maintain accurate documentation, and escalate legal or high-risk issues to senior leadership or external counsel as appropriate
- Maintain accurate HR records, trackers, and reports with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail
- Support benefits administration, workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and the preparation of employment-related letters
- Coordinate training, employee engagement initiatives, and internal HR communications
- Review and update HR policies and practices to support compliance with applicable employment legislation and organizational needs
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, reporting, and the overall employee experience
- Perform other duties as required to support the HR department and the firm
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum three years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or similar role
- Working knowledge of Ontario employment standards, human rights obligations, and HR best practices
- Strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building, and management skills
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a legal or professional services environment is an asset
- CHRP or CHRL designation, or active progress toward a designation, is an asset
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of both day-to-day HR matters and longer-term people initiatives. You should be approachable and service-oriented while maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, follows through on commitments, and can balance employee needs with the operational requirements of the firm. Success in this role requires collaboration, adaptability, and a practical approach to solving workplace issues.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume outlining your relevant HR experience and interest in the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
