Human Resources Manager

About the role

The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and serve as a trusted resource to firm management in an effort to further enhance employee engagement, productivity and morale, and consistency in the application of policy and procedure particularly with respect to federal, state, and local laws.
• Effectively partner with firm managers on day-to-day human resources issues, providing prompt attention to requests at assuring timely and appropriate follow-up.
• Utilize expertise to provide guidance to firm managers in regards to employee concerns, complaints, and conflicts.
• Develop and maintain effective processes that assure effective resolution/disposition of concerns while also maintaining confidentiality and promoting a respectful workplace.
• Provide input into the annual performance evaluation processes. This may include but is not limited to partnering with other members of the broader HR team to effectively communicate with managers and employees about the process, communicating processes to management in the effective delivery of results, and being a resource to aid management in performance results delivery as needed.
• Aid managers with requests for staff promotions, relocations, or other transfers. This may include but is not limited to obtaining the business reasoning for the change, appropriate approvals, and effectively liaising with other members of the HR team and/or department(s) to implement the change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study coupled with a minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and/or disciplinary processes.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire trust and confidence to effectively engage with employees across all levels of the firm including leadership.
• Exceptional judgment, problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in the firm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proven ability to be flexible and to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects while meeting deadlines and staying highly organized.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Advanced ability to work in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and/or disciplinary processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Confidentiality and discretion handling.
• Flexibility and multitasking.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Collaborative team environment.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.