Under direction of 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. The Human Resources Manager delegating tasks to other HR personnel as necessary.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Must understand and apply Federal and State 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;
- 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.
Desired Skills and Experience
Located In NYC
- Must understand and apply Federal and State employment laws;
- Must have advanced, direct knowledge of California state employment law, with direct hands-on experience supporting California offices and California-based employees;
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
