Human Resources Manager

Covington & Burling Llp

81d

About The Position

Responsible for providing broad generalist human resource management support and services to lawyers and staff and fulfills an integral operations role as a member of the DC human resources team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field. HR Certification preferred.
• Prior experience in a law firm or similar professional services setting preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills. Proven ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
• Minimum of five years of work experience in a human resources generalist capacity.
• Prior individual/team management experience.
• Strong MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Jointly participates in the operational management of a wide array of HR activities to include implementation of firm and office policies and procedures, EEO compliance, training programs, evaluation process, terminations, human resources management system and administration of employment information and records.
• Partners with the DC Director of Human Resources to manage and oversee the staff annual evaluation process including communications, timeline, and approval process.
• Assist managers in communicating performance evaluation information to employees.
• Assist attorneys, managers and staff in the handling of employee complaints and/or grievances and determination of appropriate disciplinary actions. Liaise with Sr HR Director and DC HR Director regarding employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with the Professional Development Team to coordinate training initiatives, Associate onboarding and alignment of broader HR objectives.
• Help ensure legal compliance in all areas including EEO regulations, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FSLA, HIPPA, Workers Compensation, labor law postings and other Federal and local laws and statutes.
• Management and oversight of the DC office exit interview process for Business Professional departures.
• Management of the DC office electronic employee files system.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree