Human Resources Manager

Reporting to the  Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager performs a variety of human resources operations duties, including participating in firm-wide HR initiatives, interviewing and selection of candidates, conducting performance management, handling employee relations, and administering the firm's leave program. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage benefits administration, relating to FMLA, medical leave, parental leave and short-term disability, update payroll and communicate with staff/attorneys about policy changes; and facilitate the professional staff performance management process;
• Generate new hire, departure and change notifications for the firm;
• Serve as a resource to all managers on professional staff related management issues offering coaching, guidance, and adherence to firm protocols;
• Administer the firm disciplinary process when necessary;
• Work with the HR team on a wide variety of national HR initiatives and projects, including, but not limited to: compensation, diversity and inclusion, governance and policy, change management, talent management, performance management, employee morale and HRIS;
• Work closely with the Benefits Department as needed on the administration of firm benefits;
• Conduct exit interviews and follow-up new hire interviews, as assigned, for administrative staff;
• Attend HR department meetings;
• Work closely with the firm-wide Office Managers in each office to ensure that firm-wide practices and procedures are followed;
• Works with the HR Assistant on the creation and maintenance of employment records and files to ensure they are kept in an organized and accurate manner;
• Work closely with the Payroll department on the administration of payroll related items including timecards and answering timekeeping questions;
• Work with HR Director on Firm attorney/staffing policies;
• Improve employee retention and motivate staff;
• Create and maintain professional staff job descriptions;
• Field complaints from attorneys/staff and use a structured system to respond to any issues within the Firm; and handle/manage other miscellaneous HR related matters, as needed;
• Participate in the creation, facilitation, and enforcement of firm policy;
• Demonstrates teamwork, creativity, a desire for continuous improvement, and commitment to the profession;
• Commitment to providing superior customer service;
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the firm;
• Thorough organizational skills for prioritizing workload and recruiting efforts;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, and deal with demanding deadlines; strong attention to detail and team-oriented attitude.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related area; combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification strongly desired;
• Minimum of 5 years' previous HR experience with a preference for candidates from a law firm or professional services setting or a combination of experience and education;
• Must understand and apply Federal and State ( California) employment laws;
• Must have advanced, direct knowledge of California state employment law, with direct hands-on experience supporting California offices and California-based employees;
• Confer with paralegals, attorneys and legal administrative staff on performance concerns and need for additional training;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite;
• Experience with the human resources information system (HRIS) used by the Firm;
• Dayforce experience is a plus;
• Working knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, hiring and employee relations; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations; and able to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork;
• Must be comfortable interacting with leadership and individuals at any level within the firm.

Compensation

The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated range for this role is $120k to $160k.