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- Must be able to work a Hybrid working scenario with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
- Note: This role will have no direct reports
- Prior Law Firm experience perferred.
- Approximately 4+ years of progressively responsible work experience with legal or other professional service organizations to gain the expertise needed to administer a professional HR system.
- Ability to identify & analyze complex issues and recommend and implement solutions.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate and maintain effective/professional relationships with partners, attorneys, and staff.
- Broad knowledge of law firm services, policies, and procedures.
Overview:My Client Is seeking a Human Resources Manager.This position is responsible for firm-wide human resource functions, including resource planning, recruitment, performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, benefits and employee relations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide managerial and administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer in the following areas:
- All human resource functions of the Firm, continuously evaluating current Firm policies & procedures and making recommendations for improvement.
- Firm recruiting, hiring, development, and retention programs in compliance with state/federal regulations and recommended employment law practices.
- Determine the firm's staffing needs; meet and maintain benchmarked staffing ratios and trends. Oversee non-exempt personnel, including administrative assistants and other clerical staff, to ensure that Firm expectations are being met.
- Oversee employee relations and resolution of employment conflicts.
- Work with Firm personnel to ensure the Firm's compliance in handling requests for leaves of absence.
- Coordinate with the Chief Human Resources Officer and Payroll and Benefits Coordinator regarding all Firm benefit plans, including 401(k)/profit-sharing plans.
- Ensure the Firm has updated standard job descriptions for support staff and that job descriptions and position specifications are reviewed in a timely manner.
- Inform the Firm's Managing Partners and Chief Human Resources Officer of HR matters; assist with reports and financial analysis as requested; assist with integrating new attorneys.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer or Firm Managing Partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field or a comparable level of training such as that which may be acquired through additional work experience.
- Prior law firm experience, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or PHR a plus.
- Approximately 4+ years of progressively responsible work experience with legal or other professional service organizations to gain the expertise needed to administer a professional HR system.
- Ability to identify & analyze complex issues and recommend and implement solutions.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate and maintain effective/professional relationships with partners, attorneys, and staff.
- Broad knowledge of law firm services, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail essential.
- Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft is necessary.