Manager, Human Resources

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•Torrance, CA

11d•$175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Manager, Human Resources - California HR Manager is a key member of the Firm’s HR team, overseeing all day-to-day HR operations in the Firm’s California offices. The HR Manager collaborates closely with office leadership, the CHRO, the Firm’s HR centers of excellence, and the Directors of Office Administration to establish HR priorities for the region, ensure consistent, high quality service delivery across HR functions, and promote the Firm’s culture of excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

Highly motivated, responsive, and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service
Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and of applicable employment laws and regulations
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization, to build consensus in the face of competing priorities and perspectives, and to drive results
Ability to maintain professional composure in a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Keen attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to set priorities, multi-task while meeting strict deadlines and maintain flexibility as priorities change
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and sound judgment, including as to the need for consultation with senior stakeholders
Experience advising internal stakeholders on HR matters in a practical, solutions-oriented manner while appropriately accounting for risk
5+ years’ experience in HR management positions
Experience across a wide variety of HR discipline

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted resource to office leadership with respect to HR matters and support the alignment of talent strategies to office leadership’s priorities
Collaborate closely with the CHRO, the Directors of Office Administration for the California offices, and the centers of excellence to establish HR priorities for the region
Oversee and ensure the high quality execution of all day-to-day HR operations in the region
In collaboration with the Firm’s HR centers of excellence: support all stages of the employee experience for the Firm’s business professionals, from talent acquisition through development, performance, and offboarding
provide coaching and support to the firm’s business services managers on people matters
maintain a strong working knowledge of local employment laws and regulations and support the Firm’s compliance initiatives
develop a slate of wellness and employee engagement programming that promotes a culture of excellence, team orientation, and collaboration
Serve as a primary point of contact on employee relations matters to all California-based personnel
Promote the consistent adoption and application of Firm policies
Monitor and identify key trends in HR to support the development of HR initiatives, policy and practices
Lead or assist with special projects and other responsibilities as requested