Manager, Human Resources

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•Washington, DC
•$160,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Human Resources – Washington DC is a key member of the Firm’s HR team and oversees day-to-day HR operations in the Washington DC office. The role works closely with office leadership, the CHRO, the Firm’s HR centers of excellence, and the Director of Office Administration to establish office HR priorities, ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery across HR functions, and promote a culture of excellence and collaboration. The HR Manager serves as a trusted resource to office leadership and a primary point of contact for employee relations matters. In collaboration with the Firm’s HR centers of excellence, the role supports the employee experience for business professionals from talent acquisition through development, performance, and offboarding; advises business services managers on people matters; supports employment-law compliance; and develops wellness and employee-engagement programming. The position also promotes consistent application of Firm policies, monitors HR trends, and leads or assists with special projects as requested.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in HR management positions.
  • Experience across a wide variety of HR disciplines.
  • Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and applicable employment laws and regulations.
  • Highly motivated, responsive, and conscientious, with a commitment to excellent client service.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate confidently with people at all organizational levels, build consensus amid competing priorities, and drive results.
  • Ability to maintain professional composure in a fast-paced, multi-authority environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Keen attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multitask under strict deadlines, and adapt as priorities change.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and sound judgment, including knowing when to consult senior stakeholders.
  • Experience advising internal stakeholders on HR matters in a practical, solutions-oriented manner while appropriately accounting for risk.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted HR resource to office leadership and align talent strategies with office priorities.
  • Collaborate with the CHRO, the Washington DC Director of Office Administration, and HR centers of excellence to establish HR priorities for the office.
  • Oversee the high-quality execution of day-to-day HR operations in the office.
  • Support all stages of the employee experience for business professionals, from talent acquisition through development, performance, and offboarding.
  • Provide coaching and support to business services managers on people matters.
  • Maintain knowledge of local employment laws and regulations and support the Firm’s compliance initiatives.
  • Develop wellness and employee-engagement programming that promotes excellence, teamwork, and collaboration.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for office employee-relations matters.
  • Promote consistent adoption and application of Firm policies.
  • Monitor and identify HR trends to support development of HR initiatives, policies, and practices.
  • Lead or assist with special projects and other responsibilities as requested.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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