Human Resources & Legal Manager at OptiHuman Consulting Limited

Our client operates in the finance sector, providing access to financing, investment opportunities, wealth management and other financial solutions to individuals and SMEs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of the Human Resource Strategic Plan
• Monitors service levels and quarterly data reports to adjust the human resource plan as required
• Ensures all necessary human resource policies, programs, and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with best human resources practices
• Serves as a legal resource to the senior management team on human resource issues and initiatives
• Collaborates with other departments to manage legal risk and ensure legal compliance in business activities
• Develops, Implements, and manages an appropriate employee recognition program
• Establishes policies and procedures/mechanisms for performance management; provides consultation and support to managers and supervisors with respect to performance management and staff disciplinary decisions
• Ensures the appropriate maintenance of Human Resources Employee data including the integrity of data in the HRIS/information management systems, in consultation with IT, as appropriate
• Manages relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities
• Ensures consistent application of all compensation and benefits policies and practices across the agency

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree, L.L.B. combined with a minimum of three years’ experience of law practice
• Proven working experience as an HR Manager 
• Advanced knowledge of legislation governing human resources and labour relations such as the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity Act, Human Rights Code
• Professional qualifications such as CIPM, SPHRI, CIPD etc
• Two or more years post call-to-bar experience
• Competency in developing learning framework and PM strategies
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Female gender is specifically required for internal diversity purposes