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The Regional Human Resources

Manager serves as an HR business partner and trusted advisor to leaders across assigned offices. The HR Manager provides guidance and consultation in areas including employee relations, performance management, talent development, organizational effectiveness, change management, employee engagement, and retention. With a robust emphasis on coaching and leader support, the Manager partners with senior leaders to navigate people and organizational matters, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and advance business and talent priorities.

The role reports to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and works collaboratively across the Talent function to develop thoughtful recommendations, promote consistent HR practices, and support firmwide talent strategies and priorities.

Leadership

Partnership & Coaching Partner with Office Managing Principals, Office Administrators, and other senior leaders to understand organizational needs and business and talent priorities and provide proactive HR guidance and support. Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, employee development,



team dynamics, and other people-related matters. Support leaders in strengthening management effectiveness, accountability, communication, employee engagement, and retention.

Employee

Relations & Performance Management Manage employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace complaints, conduct issues, corrective action, and separations. Coach leaders on performance management, including setting expectations, providing feedback, developing performance improvement plans, and addressing ongoing performance or conduct concerns. Identify employee relations trends and recommend appropriate actions while promoting consistent practices and compliance with applicable employment laws.

Change

Management & Organizational Effectiveness Partner with leaders to support organizational and operational changes and assess related people, talent, and workforce considerations. Support the development and implementation of change strategies, including communication, employee engagement, and adoption. Support workforce planning efforts and other initiatives designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Partner with leaders to assess talent needs, including development, retention, performance, and succession considerations. Partner with Learning and Professional Development to support employee and leadership development and performance management processes.



Partner with Talent Acquisition and other Talent teams to support workforce needs and firmwide talent programs and initiatives.

Analyze HR data, employee relations themes, and workforce trends to identify opportunities and develop actionable recommendations. Promote consistent application of HR policies and practices and identify opportunities to improve HR processes and leader resources. Maintain knowledge of HR practices, employment law developments, and workforce trends. #5+ years of progressive human resources experience, including HR business partner and employee relations experience. ~ Demonstrated experience partnering with and providing HR guidance to business and senior leaders. ~ Strong employee relations and performance management experience, including workplace investigations and corrective action. ~ Experience supporting organizational change and helping leaders and employees navigate periods of transition. ~ Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR policies and practices. ~ Strong relationship-building, analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills. ~ Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise discretion, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-office environment.

Bachelor's degree required. Professional HR certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, preferred. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance ~401(k) Retirement Plan ~ Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account ~ firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time ~ Employee assistance program and other benefits All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

📌 Regional Human Resources Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Jackson Lewis P.C.
📍 Ottawa