Human Resources Director

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.•Seattle, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. (HCMP) is seeking a full-time Human Resources Director to play a key role in talent management, engagement, and retention. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position will partner with the firm’s management committee, practice groups, and administrative functions to advise on people-related matters and ensure the firm’s employees are properly supported in providing client service.

Requirements

At least eight years of professional services industry experience, preferably in a law firm, and relevant experience in human resources management.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Strong working knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
Ability to maintain confidential information and use sound judgment.
Impeccable writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, and overall communication skills with consistent attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of peers, attorneys, staff, clients, and outside professionals at all levels.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.
A human resources certification is a plus.
Experience with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and learning management systems is helpful.
Prior experience with administering benefits programs is helpful.

Responsibilities

Quickly become a relied upon leader in the firm ready to proactively tackle opportunities to make HCMP a highly desirable place to work every day.
Manage the firm’s direct legal support staff including paralegals and legal assistants.
Collaborate with legal support staff and attorneys to build and maintain effective relationships.
Support firm leadership by identifying issues and providing counsel related to human resource matters.
Develop, review, and recommend updated people-related policies, procedures, and practices.
Lead and organize, along with others, firm activities and events.
Stay abreast of relevant legislation and recommend actions to ensure compliance.
Recommend and implement plans for staff and attorney development in partnership with other firm resources.
Collaborate with firm leadership to continue to build and support a dynamic and inclusive work environment, including the implementation and management of firmwide diversity and inclusion programs.
Work with individual practice team leaders on skill development for attorneys and staff with specific needs.
Serve as a firmwide resource for all lawyer and staff mentoring, training, and development issues.
Monitor best practices in professional development and diversity through involvement in related organizations including national associations, councils, and state bars.
Lead the annual staff review process.
Regularly gather and provide feedback and coaching to staff throughout the year.
Participate in compensation reviews and benefit offerings evaluations with firm management.
Effectively balance the role of employee advocate and confidant with obligations to the firm.
Lead and support firm recruiting initiatives and processes, including attorney, staff, and law student hiring.
Lead and continuously enhance the onboarding and offboarding experience.
Actively participate on firm committees and lead by example.