Human Resources Manager
About The Position
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is a full service mid-sized law firm with nine offices, recognized for its sixth consecutive year as a Best Law Firm® by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers®. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to be basedin our headquarters in Newport Beach, CA . The HR Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including compliance, onboarding, performance management, employee recognition & engagement, and employee relations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative work environment and appreciates new challenges and opportunities for innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience.
- Able to effectively and comfortably communicate with employees at all levels within the firm.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and tasks successfully to completion.
- Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Possess knowledge and familiarity with California and Federal Employment and Labor Laws
- Proficiency in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment highly preferred.
- Experience processing payroll, a plus.
- Experience with Paychex a plus.
- PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), conveys and manages various human resources policies, procedures, standards, laws, and regulations.
- Serve as primary HR contact for employees and managers on conduct, conflict, performance, and policy issues.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Maintaining Personnel files
- Handling all leave of absence and accommodation requests
- Processing and filing all employment change forms
- Handling and resolving employee relations issues
- Reviewing onboarding and termination processes on a regular basis and making changes, where necessary
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR legal trends and ensure the organization’s policies are current and legally compliant.
- Manage confidential, sensitive HR matters with sound judgment and strong documentation practices (with assistant support).
- Initiates and coordinates employee recognition programs and organizes employee events.
- Oversees all onboarding and offboarding of employees
- Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of HR department and services performed.
- Manages and administers all required training programs mandated by federal, state and local laws. (e.g., harassment training, workplace violence prevention training)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + performance-based bonus plan
- Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) – employer-paid premium up to 95% + employer funded HRA (for PPO plans)
- Dental insurance – employer-paid premium up to 100%
- Vision coverage
- Wellness incentives, including fitness discounts and rewards program
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Unlimited Time Off program
- 12 paid holidays
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
