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The New York City Office of an AmLaw Firm is looking to hire a Human Resources Manager to be an integral part of firm-wide HR initiatives.

Job Description

Under direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager performs a variety of human resources operations duties, including interviewing and selection of candidates, conducting performance management, employee relations, and administering the firm's leave program.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and apply Federal and State employment laws
• Have knowledge of California state employment law, with direct hands-on experience supporting California offices and California-based employees;
• Liaise with paralegals, attorneys and 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification desired
• Minimum - 5 years of HR experience in a law firm
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with the human resources information system (HRIS) used in a law firm
• Dayforce experience
• Job will require occasional travel to other offices and for external events

Generous benefits

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
• Paid leave options, including parental
• Family formation benefits

If qualified, interested and looking to learn more, please send an MS Word version or PDF version of your resume to Jessica Levinson at [email protected]

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