Human Resources Manager

Baker Botts•New York, NY

6d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Botts is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide HR support to the firm's US offices, particularly in the Bay Area, working closely with Office Administrators. This full-time, exempt role is based in the firm's New York office and requires regular travel to its Bay Area offices as needed. The position provides HR administration, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, recruiting, and team-management support, while contributing to Firmwide HR initiatives. The role requires a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week (or 60%) in the office and up to two days per week (40%) remotely. The standard work week is 37.5 hours, with a flexible schedule subject to Office Administrator approval. Occasional evenings and weekends are required, and overtime may be needed during seasonal hiring periods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 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.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to identify and coordinate the resolution of HR problems and inaccuracies.
Ability to communicate with people by telephone, including in stressful situations.
Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
Ability to use independent judgment and manage and share confidential information appropriately.
Ability to analyze data.
Self-starter able to work independently with little supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and patience, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with coworkers and employees.
Ability to work successfully as a team player and team lead, including completing approved projects and upgrades.
Ability to multitask, plan, and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work overtime for several weeks during seasonal hiring periods, including March through May and September through November, and at other times as required.
Ability to maintain a solid attendance record, work at a computer for long periods, lift up to 15 pounds, and bend and walk.
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings and regularly travel to the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

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 the firm's immigration counsel to track lawyers on work visas.
Verify new-hire I-9 documentation and monitor visa and alien documentation expiration dates, requesting updated documentation as needed.
Maintain employee personnel files in compliance with California law and protect the 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 approving 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.