Human Resources Manager

Cooley•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Human Resources Manager Cooley is seeking an HR Manager to join the HR team. About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley’s success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a ‘one-firm’ culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do. Hybrid Schedule Philosophy: As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office. Position summary: The HR Manager is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated administrative departments. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees in assigned departments through HR guidance on coaching/mentoring, employee relations, counseling/disciplinary actions, compensation, career development and/or recruiting/hiring needs.

Requirements

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
5+ years of experience in HR (Eligible for consideration of Senior designation with 7+ years applicable experience in the field with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles, mastery of assigned area and demonstrated ability to work more independently.)
Familiarity with state and federal employment laws

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or related field
Prior law firm experience
Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines
HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred
Prior HRIS experience (e.g., Workday)
Supervisory or management experience

Responsibilities

Serve as HR manager and business partner to designated administrative departments.
Provide HR guidance to those departments as noted below:
Attend periodic meetings with management of respective business units
Monitor the evaluation/feedback process to provide insight into dynamics/structure of designated departments
Conduct regular staffing needs assessments with department management and handle the full life-cycle recruitment process for the department, utilizing in-house recruiter for overflow recruiting assistance, as needed
Collaborate with the compensation team during the annual merit & quarterly market review processes to align performance and compensation strategies
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
Work closely with department management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
Collaborate with department management to identify training programs and professional development goals as well as individual coaching needs; monitor training programs to ensure that training objectives are met
Work with assigned groups to create department-specific core competencies and monitor employee progress against department competencies model
Provide guidance and input on department restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
Interpret and advise assigned department management on human resources policies
Route benefit/leave of absence/wellness questions and concerns to benefit department and liaise with department management, as needed
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Assist HR leadership with various tasks/projects, as assigned
All other duties as assigned or required