Human Resources Business Partner

What We Do.

Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 100 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada's leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.

We are part of the IPH Group. IPH Limited is the holding company for intellectual property and associated companies offering a wide range of IP services and products. IPH companies employ a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of over 1,200 people in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand. IPH companies service a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, multinationals, public sector research organizations, SMEs and professional services firms worldwide.

We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve. The IPH Group is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect across companies to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.

The Opportunity

Smart & Biggar is currently looking for an experienced bilingual Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our HR team. In this role, you will play a key role in providing strategic HR guidance and leading the HR cycle activities for a diverse population of employees located throughout Canada.

Responsibilities.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to Practice Group Leaders, offering tailored solutions to meet business needs
• Act as the primary HR contact for assigned employee population, including employee relations, compensation, succession planning, performance coaching, and talent development.
• Analyze talent trends and feedback to recommend strategies for improving engagement, productivity, and retention.
• Collaborate with the HR team on various projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with the HR team and executive leadership on projects and initiatives to support business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Human Resources

Qualifications, competencies, and experience.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Professional HR designation is considered an asset
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience in a legal or professional services environment, with at least 5 years in an advisory role
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Ability and motivation to question the status quo, influence senior leaders, develop innovative solutions, and drive change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and build relationships and deliver presentations in both English and French
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs

No recruiters or agencies please.

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Smart & Biggar offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• A competitive compensation structure based on transparency, clarity and fairness;
• A flexible benefits program;
• Personal days to help balance personal and professional commitments;
• Employee referral program.

Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.