Human Resources Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's human resources strategy by serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, developing and implementing HR initiatives, workforce planning, organizational development, policy administration, and programs that support the firm's strategic objectives and culture.
• Direct all aspects of professional staff recruitment and collaborate with managing partners on attorney recruitment, including workforce planning, job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing, compensation recommendations, hiring, onboarding, and orientation to attract and retain top talent.
• Foster a positive workplace culture by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and separations while maintaining confidentiality and consistency.
• Oversee the firm's performance management process by administering evaluations, supporting managers in goal setting and employee development, coordinating leadership and professional development programs, and promoting a culture of continuous feedback and growth.
• Manage the firm's compensation and benefits programs, including salary administration, market benchmarking, annual compensation reviews, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, leave administration, vendor relationships, and employee communications.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws by administering leave programs, accommodations, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, wage and hour compliance, ACA reporting, I-9 requirements, EEO obligations, employment policies, and confidential employee records.
• Oversee the daily administration of HR operations, including HRIS management, reporting and analytics, benefits administration, open enrollment, employee recognition programs, HR budgeting, process improvement, and other initiatives that support efficient and effective human resources services across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience required. Professional services or law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience administering employee benefits plans.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.