Director of Human Resources

Hodgson Russ LLP•Buffalo, NY

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Hodgson Russ, LLP, seeks a Director of Human Resources to design and deliver HR programs and policies that support firm objectives and personnel across all offices. The Director of Human Resources will develop and maintain employment policies covering all aspects of the employee relationship; design and lead staff talent management priorities, including recruiting, onboarding, integration, training, and performance management; oversee the leave administration program, ensuring compliance and accessibility; support compensation and reward and recognition initiatives; support employee relations and communications; and identify, design, and implement other HR projects that align with and support the firm’s business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Strong employee relations experience
Robust understanding of employment laws and policies
Business savvy, including the ability to apply data to inform HR initiatives
Track record of leading with judgment, compassion, credibility, and accountability

Nice To Haves

Law firm or professional services background

Responsibilities

Design and deliver HR programs and policies that support firm objectives and personnel across all offices.
Develop and maintain employment policies covering all aspects of the employee relationship.
Design and lead staff talent management priorities, including recruiting, onboarding, integration, training, and performance management.
Oversee the leave administration program, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
Support compensation and reward and recognition initiatives.
Support employee relations and communications.
Identify, design, and implement other HR projects that align with and support the firm’s business objectives.