At KMK, we believe our collaborative team culture drives us to exceed expectations with our clients and our community. To maintain this culture, our priority is to attract, retain, and provide opportunities to talented individuals who share our vision for creating a dynamic environment that promotes success for our clients and our colleagues. We invite you to review our website to learn more about the experience offered at KMK.
KMK Law is in search of a Director of Human Resources to join our Human Resources Group. The Director of Human Resources (“Director”) is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy for the Firm. The Director has broad responsibility over talent management, compensation and benefits, culture development and facilities management.
The Director is a key member of the administrative leadership team and collaborates across the organization. The Director leads the Human Resources and Facilities teams and reports to the Executive Director.
Job Duties
- Develops and implements Human Resources policies and procedures for the Firm
- Designs and executes talent management initiatives, including attracting, hiring, retaining and developing top talent for all attorney support and administrative positions. Leads and coordinates on-boarding process for all new hires
- Outlines and drives overall compensation structure and policies, performance appraisal programs
- Oversees all compensation and benefits programs, including payroll processing and benefit plans. Plans and directs the overall design, implementation and administration of health and wellness plans, retirement plans and other benefit plans. Serves as a member of the Firm’s Benefits Committee
- Develops and implements initiatives that contribute to an engaging, high-performing, positive and fun environment, including planning various Firm related events
- Identifies and fulfills legal requirements and government reporting regulations for Human Resources function (e.g., OSHA, EEO, ERISA Wage & Hour). Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance
- Ensures appropriate administrative coverage and high quality support for attorneys, including maintaining legal assistant/attorney assignments, administrative reviews and overseeing word processing area
- Serves as the lead relationship for Human Resources vendors, consultants and other external resources. Evaluates the performance of external resources
- Oversees facilities management, including office space, parking facilities, reception area and clerk’s office, in coordination with Facilities Manager
- Develops strong relationships across the Firm to understand and anticipate the needs of internal customers. Ensure HR and Facilities teams are providing outstanding customer service, continuous improvement and a first-class experience
- Direct reports include Payroll and Benefits Manager, Facilities Manager and Administrative Assistant and Legal Support personnel
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Job Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience with significant Human Resources leadership
- Generalist background with broad knowledge of employment, compensation, benefits, organization planning, employee relations and training and development. Experience with self-insured plans is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to build relationships and rapport internally and externally
- Highly organized and ability to work independently and with a team
- Responsive and willing to take initiative; high energy
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources
KMK Law provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)/profit sharing. KMK Law provides ongoing, skills-based training for its staff.
KMK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
