Human Resources Business Partner

What We Do.  Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 125 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.
What We Do.  Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 125 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 a  Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)  to join our HR team in Toronto.
Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will provide HR guidance to Practice Group Leaders, manage our law student program, and handle the administrative work that keeps HR processes running smoothly for your client group across Canada.
This role will fill an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities   Serve as a strategic advisor to Practice Group Leaders, offering tailored solutions to meet business needs
Act as the primary HR contact for your client group, including employee relations, compensation, workforce planning, performance coaching, and talent development
Lead key HR cycle activities for your client group, including annual performance and compensation reviews, promotions, onboarding and exits
Manage the firm’s law student program, including onboarding, performance feedback, coaching and budget
Analyze talent trends and feedback to recommend strategies for improving engagement, productivity, and retention
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

5+ years of progressive HR experience in a legal or professional services environment, with at least 3 years in an advisory or business partner role

Professional HR designation is considered an asset

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with comfort managing a high volume of administrative work alongside advisory responsibilities

Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs

This role is English essential, but French language skills would be an asset

Compensation  The base salary for this role will be positioned between $90,000 - $105,000 taking into consideration factors such as job-related…