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A national law firm seeks a Human Resources Manager to join their team.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Must understand and apply Federal and State employment laws;
- Confer with paralegals, attorneys and legal administrative staff on performance concerns and need for additional training;
- Manage benefits administration, relating to FMLA, medical leave, parental leave and short-term disability, update payroll and communicate with staff/attorneys about policy changes; and facilitate the professional staff performance management process;
- Generate new hire, departure and change notifications for the firm;
- Serve as a resource to all managers on professional staff related management issues offering coaching, guidance, and adherence to firm protocols;
- Administer the firm disciplinary process when necessary;
- Work with the HR team on a wide variety of national HR initiatives and projects, including, but not limited to: compensation, diversity and inclusion, governance and policy, change management, talent management, performance management, employee morale and HRIS;
- Work closely with the Benefits Department as needed on the administration of firm benefits;
- Conduct exit interviews and follow-up new hire interviews, as assigned, for administrative staff;
- Attend HR department meetings;
- Work closely with the firm-wide Office Managers in each office to ensure that firm-wide practices and procedures are followed;
- Works with the HR Assistant on the creation and maintenance of employment records and files to ensure they are kept in an organized and accurate manner;
- Work closely with the Payroll department on the administration of payroll related items including timecards and answering timekeeping questions;
- Work with HR Director on Firm attorney/staffing policies;
- Improve employee retention and motivate staff;
- Create and maintain professional staff job descriptions;
- Field complaints from attorneys/staff and use a structured system to respond to any issues within the Firm; and handle/manage other miscellaneous HR related matters, as needed;
- Participate in the creation, facilitation, and enforcement of firm policy;
- Demonstrates teamwork, creativity, a desire for continuous improvement, and commitment to the profession;
- Commitment to providing superior customer service;
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the firm;
- Thorough organizational skills for prioritizing workload and recruiting efforts;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, and deal with demanding deadlines; strong attention to detail and team-oriented attitude.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related area; combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification strongly desired;
- Minimum of 5 years’ previous HR experience with a preference for candidates from a law firm or professional services setting or a combination of experience and education;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite;
- Experience with the human resources information system (HRIS) used by the Firm;
- ◦ Dayforce experience is a plus;
- Working knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, hiring and employee relations; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations; and able to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork;
- Must be comfortable interacting with leadership and individuals at any level within the firm.
