HR Business Partner - Change Management
About The Position
Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner with strong operational instincts and a demonstrated ability to lead and implement change in a law firm or similarly complex professional services environment. This role is designed for an HR leader who understands firm culture, governance, and the practical realities of working with partners, attorneys, and professional staff—and who brings discipline, structure, and follow‑through to people initiatives. The Human Resources Business Partner, Change Management plays a dual role: driving the execution of HR initiatives while also serving as a center of excellence for change management and project best practices across the HR team. This individual will consult on work of all sizes—no project is too small—helping HR colleagues plan effectively, anticipate risks, and execute with confidence. The role is highly collaborative and is intended to elevate how work gets done across HR, ensuring initiatives are implemented thoughtfully, consistently, and successfully. This role is available as a hybrid or virtual work arrangement.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally including experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated success as an HR Business Partner or in a similarly consultative, execution‑focused HR role
- Strong change management experience, particularly implementing HR initiatives related to talent, performance, workforce planning, employee relations, or organizational change
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and bring structure and momentum to complex work
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive HR matters
- Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively with partners, attorneys, and business professionals
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
- Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Managing HR initiatives from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and risks are actively managed and outcomes are delivered
- Leading change management efforts for new or evolving HR programs, policies, and processes, with a focus on practical adoption and minimal disruption
- Serving as a consultative resource to the broader HR team by introducing project discipline, change management best practices, and practical tools that enable others to be effective
- Partnering closely with HR leadership, firm leaders, and key stakeholders to align expectations, coordinate execution, and resolve issues
- Developing clear, targeted communications and rollout approaches tailored to partners, attorneys, and business professionals
- Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and execution, applying a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach
Benefits
- highly competitive salary and benefits package
- discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
