Director of Human Resources

O'Hagan Meyer•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm with more than 440 attorneys and 26 offices, is seeking an experienced, business-minded Director of Human Resources to lead the Firm’s HR function from its Chicago office. This leadership role requires 7+ years of HR experience in a law firm or comparable professional-services environment, with the judgment, discretion, and operational discipline needed to support a sophisticated multi-office organization. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to Firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative professionals; establish consistent HR practices across the Firm; and lead initiatives related to employee relations, performance management, professional staff development, policy, compliance, investigations, HR operations, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive HR experience in a law firm or comparable professional-services environment required.
Experience supporting a large, complex, multi-office organization.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, employee relations, investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, terminations, and severance matters.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders on sensitive personnel matters and translate HR data into practical recommendations.
Experience developing HR policies, programs, systems, and processes across multiple locations.
Excellent judgment, discretion, communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

ADP or comparable HRIS/payroll systems experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; advanced education or HR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Firm priorities, advise leadership on workforce and organizational matters, and promote consistent HR practices across 26 offices.
Partner on professional staff recruiting, onboarding, engagement, development, retention, succession planning, and performance management.
Advise on complex employee matters, conduct or oversee investigations, manage disciplinary and separation processes, and support a respectful, high-performing workplace culture.
Maintain compliant HR practices across jurisdictions, update and communicate policies, manage employment documentation, and exercise sound judgment with confidential information.
Oversee HR systems, records, payroll and benefits coordination, office-manager support, and HR metrics that inform leadership decisions.