Director of Human Resources

Chartwell Law • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic business partner to practice office leadership, responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the entire employee lifecycle. This role leads efforts in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, professional development, and compliance, ensuring HR strategies align with the firm’s business objectives and foster a high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of HR leadership experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Proven expertise in talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy development
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a consultative approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS systems

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice office leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and improve the employee experience
• Design and implement comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract top talent, leveraging both active and passive sourcing methods
• Consult with managers to identify staffing needs, define job requirements, and ensure timely fulfillment of open positions
• Track and analyze key HR metrics, including time-to-fill, turnover, retention, and productivity, to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Support orientation programs, ensuring smooth integration of new hires and conducting regular check-ins
• Support offboarding processes, conducting exit interviews and trend analysis, providing actionable insights to leadership
• Drive the performance management process, from goal setting to evaluations, and support merit increase planning
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, updating policies and procedures as needed
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, coaching managers and employees to resolve issues constructively

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director