Position Summary
The Human Resources Director (HRD) will report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The HRD is responsible for providing leadership and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the Firm.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the CHRO, will work with the Firm’s Managing Partner and executive leadership to assist with the development and lead the planning, design, and implementation of human resources initiatives to support current and scalable needs across the firm.
- Oversee and manage CORE HR: employee relations; compliance with employment laws and regulations; benefits administration; multi-state HRIS and payroll administration. Collaborates with talent acquisition and retention, training, and staff development. Oversee development and implementation of the Firm’s HR policies and procedures.
- Manage, monitor, and report on HR budget performance, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Develop substantive relationships with partners and executive leadership to serve as a valued thought-partner and strategic advisor on HR-related matters.
- Drive organizational change initiatives to enhance firm performance and culture.
- Establish processes to effectively address employee relations matters and resolve conflicts through effective mediation at all levels of the organization.
- Manage performance review processes to ensure timely and consistent evaluations.
- Develop, monitor, and report on HR related metrics, identify and implement initiatives to address deficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Lead, coac,h and mentor the CORE HR team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Set clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback and support.
- Review existing CORE HR workflows to create efficiency and promote continuous improvement and innovation within the HR department.
- Performs other duties and special projects assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR management, business administration, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Six to eight years of progressive HR experience leading an HR team in a multi-state/national organization, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is highly desired.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives in a high-growth environment.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with firm stakeholders, attorneys, and staff.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Employee relations, culture building, and risk mitigation.
- Taking a creative approach to drive change and improve processes and procedures.
- Multi-state HRIS/payroll systems, ADP Workforce Now highly desired.
- Recruitment/talent acquisition: Develop a strategy to recruit hard-to-fill attorney positions.
- Learning management systems/staff development.
- Benefits administration includes management and oversight of a self-funded benefits program.
- Comfort level in serving and influencing at the highest levels, with the ability to lead through others.
Physical Demands
This position is considered to be mostly sedentary and will require the employee to sit for extended periods of time. It will also require the employee to occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. They may engage in bending, stretching, reaching and other motions in the course of a working day. They will be engaged in using office equipment and computers. They may engage in lifting supplies and materials up to 25 pounds from time to time. While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
Working Conditions
This job is located primarily in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels. There may be varying degrees of temperature. The employee may be interrupted from time to time.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
EOE
