Human Resources Manager

Baker Botts•Washington, DC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Botts is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide HR support to the firm’s U.S. offices, particularly in the Bay Area, working closely with Office Administrators. This full-time, exempt position is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and requires regular travel to the Bay Area offices as needed. The manager handles HR administration, employee relations and performance matters, onboarding, employment eligibility documentation, personnel records, termination processing, policy support, timecard tracking, and staff recruiting. The role also includes managing members of the HR team and supporting firmwide HR initiatives. The position requires at least three days per week in the office, with up to two days per week worked remotely. The standard work week is 37.5 hours, with a flexible schedule subject to Office Administrator approval. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, as may overtime for several weeks during seasonal hiring periods. Baker Botts offers a competitive total rewards package, including salary, health and welfare benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development support. The Washington, D.C. salary range is $120,000–$150,000 annually; actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of human resources experience in a large organization; professional services experience is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of California HR-related laws and regulations.
Familiarity with Workday.
Ability to manage employee data using an automated human resources information system.
Word processing and data entry skills.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to identify and coordinate resolution of HR problems and inaccuracies.
Ability to interact and communicate by telephone, including in stressful situations.
Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage confidential information.
Ability to analyze data.
Self-starter who can work independently with little supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and patience, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with coworkers and employees.
Successful team player who can multitask, plan, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lead a team in completing approved projects and upgrades.
Ability to work overtime for several weeks at a time during seasonal hiring periods and at other times as required.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including working at a computer for long periods, lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, and walking.
Ability to maintain a solid attendance record.

Nice To Haves

Prior law firm experience.
Experience in a professional services organization.

Responsibilities

Identify and escalate HR-related issues to appropriate internal stakeholders.
Independently manage basic employee relations and performance management matters.
Manage local staff onboarding, including collecting new-hire paperwork and reviewing first-day information and resources.
Partner with the HR Director and immigration counsel to track lawyers on work visas.
Verify new-hire I-9 documentation and monitor expiration dates for visa and alien documentation, requesting updated documentation as needed.
Maintain employee personnel files in compliance with California law and preserve confidentiality of employee records.
Partner with the local Office Administrator and Payroll team on termination processing to ensure compliance with state final-pay requirements.
Support administration of firmwide HR policies and research answers as needed.
Assist with tracking and approval of timecards for legal secretaries and paralegals.
Manage members of the HR team.
Support firmwide HR initiatives as needed.
Screen staff new hires in partnership with the Staff Recruiter and Office Administrator.
Travel regularly to the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices as needed.
Work occasional weekends and evenings and overtime during seasonal hiring periods as required.