Overview
Assistant Manager – Human Resources will play a key role in supporting the HR function at the Legal Aid Society (LAS), ensuring effective people management and smooth HR operations across the organization. The role will support the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, employee relations, payroll coordination, compliance, and offboarding.
Working in an organization committed to strengthening access to justice, the position will contribute to building a well-organized, inclusive, and people-focused workplace by ensuring HR processes are efficient, responsive, and aligned with organizational needs. The role will also support HR systems, reporting, process improvements, and other people initiatives that enable LAS teams to deliver their work effectively.
This role will support the Senior Manager HR in managing and delivering the organization’s day-to-day HR operations and people processes. The role will have hands-on responsibility across HR administration, recruitment and talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, employee records, payroll coordination, performance management, policy implementation, employee relations, HR systems, reporting, and employee engagement.
The position requires someone who can balance operational execution with sound HR judgment, maintain confidentiality, ensure compliance, and provide timely support to employees and management. The role will also contribute to improving HR processes, systems, and reporting to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR function.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field
Experience: 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in NGO/non-profit sector, with hands-on involvement in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, Ai tools, and policy administration.
Skills: Full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks); onboarding/offboarding processes; performance management and counseling; HR policy drafting and implementation; monthly payroll processing; ERP system support and HR module enhancement; employee query resolution; report generation, creation of dashboards, mergers,
Knowledge: Knowledge of labor laws and best HR practices; diversity and inclusion principles; performance evaluation frameworks; audit compliance; payroll processing and statutory compliance (EOBI, income tax); ERP systems and module configuration.
Values: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; fairness; confidentiality; ethical standards; respect for all individuals
Personal Attributes: Proactive; detail-oriented; organized; empathetic; collaborative; adaptable; strong communicator; solution-focused; discreet; motivated; mature; able to manage sensitive issues
EEO & Non-Discrimination Statement:
Integrated into our shared values is LAS’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, colour, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. LAS is committed to being an inclusive organization where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people.Every individual at LAS has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.