Human Resources Manager - Houston

Bracewell•Houston, TX

19d

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager manages full-cycle recruitment and day-to-day HR operations, partnering with firm leadership and the Compensation Director on hiring, compensation, employee relations, performance management, talent planning, and employee experience. The role supports employees and managers while ensuring HR policies and practices comply with applicable employment laws across the firm's locations. The position also administers leave programs, maintains employee records and HR communications, monitors engagement and retention trends, identifies opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery, and assists with the department's annual budget and expense monitoring.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and federal, state, and local employment laws.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of HR processes, best practices, and recruiting.
Ability to build trusted relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive personnel matters.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience.
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, performance management processes, and workplace investigations.
Strong background in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition.
Experience administering leave programs and interpreting employment-related regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG Pro.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for business professionals, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, offer development, onboarding, and offboarding.
Partner with the Compensation Director and firm leadership to develop competitive job offers, evaluate internal equity, and support compensation initiatives.
Manage day-to-day HR operations and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across firm locations, including wage and hour requirements, leave laws, and equal employment opportunity regulations.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend policy and practice changes as needed.
Administer leave of absence programs, including policies, employee communications, documentation, and legal compliance.
Work with firm leadership and managers on employee performance, conduct, and workplace issues, including coaching, performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, employee relations matters, and performance management programs.
Support talent-needs identification, succession planning, employee development, and retention strategies.
Monitor employee engagement and retention trends and recommend initiatives to improve employee experience and workplace culture.
Assist with preparing the department's annual budget and monitor expenses.
Maintain employee records.
Maintain and administer HR policies, procedures, and related communications.