Human Resources Mgr
About The Position
We're hiring a Human Resources Manager to join our Human Resources team in Downtown San Diego. If you're a proactive HR professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for process improvement, employee engagement, and operational excellence, we'd love to meet you. You'll play a key role in supporting the firm's people operations and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services across all offices. Working closely with the Director of Human Resources and Talent Management, you'll serve as a trusted resource to employees and managers, helping maintain a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong understanding of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
- Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with HRIS systems (ADP or similar preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
Nice To Haves
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Administering HR policies, processes, and programs to ensure consistency and compliance across the firm
- Providing guidance to employees and managers on HR matters, employee relations, and performance management
- Maintaining HR records, ensuring HRIS data integrity, and preparing HR reports and metrics
- Supporting annual reviews, compensation processes, and compliance initiatives
- Assisting with leave management, benefits administration, and onboarding processes
- Partnering with the Recruiting and Learning & Development teams to coordinate orientations and professional development programs
- Contributing to HR process improvement projects, system enhancements, and policy updates
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance office and remote work
- Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive firm culture
- Opportunity to partner closely with attorneys, management, and firm leadership
- Competitive compensation: this role typically pays $110,000-$140,000 annually, depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply
- Performance-based bonuses recognizing individual and firm success
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending/health savings accounts, life insurance, and disability coverage
- Excellent 401(k) profit-sharing program, Employee Assistance Program, and generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
