Human Resources Manager
About The Position
Description Responsibilities: Provide managerial and administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer in the following areas: All human resource functions of the Firm, continuously evaluating current Firm policies & procedures, make recommendations for improvement. Firm recruiting, hiring, development and retention programs in compliance with state/federal regulations and recommended employment law practices. Determine staffing needs for the Firm; meet and maintain benchmarked staffing ratios and trends. Oversee non-exempt personnel including administrative assistants and other clerical staff to ensure that Firm expectations are being met. Oversee employee relations and resolution of employment conflicts. Work with Firm personnel to ensure the Firm’s compliance in handling requests for leaves of absence. Coordinate with Chief Human Resources Officer and Payroll and Benefits Coordinator regarding all Firm benefit plans, including 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan. Ensure the Firm has updated standard job descriptions for support staff & ensure timely review of job descriptions & position specifications. Keep Firm Managing Partners and Chief Human Resources Officer informed of HR matters; assist with any reports and financial analysis as requested. Assist with integration of new attorneys. Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer or Firm Managing Partners. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, or a comparable level of training such as that which may be acquired through additional work experience. Prior law firm experience, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or PHR a plus. Approximately 4+ years of progressively responsible work experience with legal or other professional service organizations to gain the expertise needed to administer a professional HR system. Ability to identify & analyze complex issues, able to recommend and implement solutions to same. Interpersonal skills to communicate and maintain effective/professional relationships with partners, attorneys and staff. Broad knowledge of law firm services, policies and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail essential. Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft is necessary. Benefits The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, or a comparable level of training such as that which may be acquired through additional work experience
- Approximately 4+ years of progressively responsible work experience with legal or other professional service organizations to gain the expertise needed to administer a professional HR system
- Ability to identify & analyze complex issues, able to recommend and implement solutions to same
- Interpersonal skills to communicate and maintain effective/professional relationships with partners, attorneys and staff
- Broad knowledge of law firm services, policies and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail essential
- Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft is necessary
Nice To Haves
- Prior law firm experience, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or PHR a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide managerial and administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer
- Evaluate current Firm policies & procedures, make recommendations for improvement
- Oversee Firm recruiting, hiring, development and retention programs
- Determine staffing needs for the Firm; meet and maintain benchmarked staffing ratios and trends
- Oversee non-exempt personnel including administrative assistants and other clerical staff
- Oversee employee relations and resolution of employment conflicts
- Ensure the Firm’s compliance in handling requests for leaves of absence
- Coordinate with Chief Human Resources Officer and Payroll and Benefits Coordinator regarding all Firm benefit plans, including 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan
- Ensure the Firm has updated standard job descriptions for support staff & ensure timely review of job descriptions & position specifications
- Keep Firm Managing Partners and Chief Human Resources Officer informed of HR matters; assist with any reports and financial analysis as requested
- Assist with integration of new attorneys
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer or Firm Managing Partners
Benefits
- The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
