Office Business Manager

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Office Business Manager Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Current Opportunities

Baker Tilly Windsor is looking for a dynamic member to join the Internal Client Service team with our firm. With a new office located in the heart of Walkerville, we can offer a unique space to come in every day. We have a great team who works hard and plays hard. We've thrown axes at the boss (okay, at a picture of the boss), enjoyed wine tours as a group and even spent a day at a watch factory. We respect and promote work-life balance. We are looking for a skilled Office Business Manager to oversee and manage the HR operations within our firm. The Office Business Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective administration of HR processes, policies, and programs. This role includes managing internal administrative resources and optimizing workflows to support the firm's strategic objectives.

Baker Tilly is one of the largest firms of chartered professional accountants in Canada. We offer the opportunity to pursue your professional accounting career in a large firm with significant resources and mentoring while still enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

Our unique structure fosters a client-service focus built from local, national and international expertise. We are a proud member of Baker Tilly International, giving us a diversified team of over 25,000 partners and staff spanning 145 countries. Our Windsor office is one of the area's fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the area. Collectively, we offer a comprehensive range of accounting, auditing, tax and business advisory services to mid-market commercial clients, their shareholders and families, as well as multi-national businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Operations Management: Oversee daily HR operations, including employee onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, and compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Resource Management: Manage internal administrative resources to ensure optimal support for the office. Allocate resources effectively to meet operational needs.
• Process Improvement: Analyze and improve HR processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. Implement best practices and streamline workflows.
• Policy Implementation: Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the firm. Update and maintain HR policies in accordance with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Talent Acquisition: Lead the talent acquisition process, including developing s, conducting interviews, and selecting candidates. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and ensure a smooth recruitment process.
• Project Management: Plan, execute, and monitor HR-related projects to ensure they are completed efficiently and align with business goals. Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Track project progress and manage project dependencies and risks.
• Reporting and Documentation: Develop and deliver HR reports, metrics, and documentation. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate HR operational updates to team members and stakeholders clearly and timely. Collaborate with senior management to align HR operations with business goals.

A successful candidate will have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field. PMP or similar certification is an asset.
• Experience: Proven experience in operations management, preferably within a public accounting firm or other professional service firm environment.
• Skills: Strong operational management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a deep understanding of operational processes, and HR best practices.
• Attributes: Leadership skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. HRIS experience is an asset.