Talent Coordinator

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Talent Coordinator plays a pivotal role in our onboarding process, engaging with business professional candidates, new hires and students.  This position requires a proactive individual who is adept at managing multiple tasks, is highly organized and is committed to fostering a welcoming experience for new hires.  The position also provides support including preparing reports and correspondence for a variety of programs and initiatives, such as recruitment, compliance and events.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

What You’ll be Doing:

• Provide a positive onboarding experience for new hires


• Routinely process background checks, including gathering documents, providing clear and professional updates to candidates and hiring managers, and adhering to deadlines and company policies


• Coordinate the onboarding process, including but not limited to booking training sessions, conducting new hire orientation sessions and collecting and submitting paperwork for payroll


• Provide recruitment support for any stage in the recruitment cycle from posting vacancies, conducting video interviews, conducting in-person interviews to preparing offer letters


• Administer and audit new hire compliance training such as Accessibility and Respect at Work Policies through our online system for the staff and new hires


• Manage the Administrative Summer Student program


• Schedule and record exit interviews


• Subject Matter Expert for onboarding process through the HCM system


• Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools, as well as assist in the development of standard reports as required


• Support the annual performance review process using HR systems and tools


• Complete multiple analytic spreadsheets including but not limited to Onboarding Checklists and HR Dashboard


• Lead HR events, such as Take Your Kid to Work Day and Administrative Summer Student Social


• Support various HR projects and provide administrative support to the Talent team


• Respond to ad hoc requests internally and externally

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience

The position requires a post-secondary education in Human Resources Management or a related business discipline with at least one to two years of related administrative experience. Experience in a professional services environment would be an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and prioritize


• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills, with a welcoming, professional manner


• Effective communication and active listening skills


• A team-oriented contributor who values cooperation and collaboration


• Solid writing and proofreading skills with ability to utilize applicable software to create reports and presentation materials


• Knowledge of employment legislation


• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and candidate interviewing/assessment techniques


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity

Compensation:   

The range of expected compensation for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.  

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 1 day per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation 

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.  Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. 

Background and Reference Checks 

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. 

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.  

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.  

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