Human Resources Manager - Downtown Fort Lauderdale - 0328

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises, mentors, trains, and develops the HR Generalist.
• Maintains ongoing communication and meets regularly with the CHRO regarding employee relations matters, departmental feedback, workforce concerns, compliance issues, staffing challenges, organizational developments, and recommended courses of action.
• Serves as a Human Resources resource and backup contact during periods of absence and escalates matters to the CHRO as appropriate.
• Assists with timesheet review and correction processes in support of payroll administration.
• Coordinates and supports recruiting efforts for legal assistants and administrators and paralegals and partners with hiring managers throughout the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process.
• Supports and monitors employee performance evaluation process and employee development efforts.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes turnover trends and employee feedback, and provides recommendations regarding retention and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborates with the CHRO, employment counsel, and Firm leadership regarding complex employment matters, policy interpretation, risk management, and compliance issues.
• Partners closely with the Director of Legal Support Staff regarding employee relations matters, performance management, staffing needs, recruiting efforts, candidate selection, difficult employee conversations, corrective action discussions, and separation meetings.
• Supports the CHRO in employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution efforts, corrective action processes, employee separations, and performance-related issues by assisting with fact-finding, documentation review, meeting coordination, recommendations, and follow-up activities.
• Coaches and advises department heads, managers, supervisors, and the Director of Legal Support Staff regarding employee performance, workplace conduct, accountability, communication, and employee development, and assists leadership with performance improvement and corrective action processes.
• Researches and monitors federal, state, and local employment law developments, evaluates potential impacts on Firm policies, practices, and procedures, and partners with the CHRO and HR team to implement updates to employee handbooks, state supplements, policies, and related employment documents.
• Provides direction, coaching, and quality assurance for the HR Generalist's work product, including employment law research, compliance projects, policy development, handbook administration, and related HR initiatives.
• Coordinates and supports compliance initiatives, including harassment prevention training, workplace violence prevention programs, and other required training programs.
• Maintains Human Resources records, tracking systems, reports, and compliance documentation, including employee relations matters, training compliance records, exit interview data and other employment-related records.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained within the HRIS and communicates significant trends and concerns to the CHRO.
• Assists with unemployment claims, audits, agency inquiries, and employment-related requests.
• Supports employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and culture-building initiatives.
• Leads or participates in special projects, organizational initiatives, process improvement efforts, and strategic assignments as directed by the CHRO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• At least five (5) or more years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant employee relations responsibility.
• Experience in talent acquisition, performance management, and employment law compliance.
• Experience of coaching and advising managers and department leaders.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
Firm pays 100% of employee only premium for dental and vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 paid holidays (in 2026)
Generous PTO for full-time employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution.

Company Information

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.