Our client, a prominent law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations for non‑legal staff and paralegals across the DC and New York regions. This role requires a seasoned HR professional with deep law firm experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex employee relations, compliance, and people operations in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee full-cycle HR operations for non‑legal staff and paralegals, including recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.
* Partner closely with Benefits to support leave administration, FMLA, wellness initiatives, and compliance matters.
* Lead training, compliance, firm culture, and engagement initiatives across DC and NY offices.
* Manage and mentor two direct reports (HR Assistant in DC and HR Coordinator in NY).
* Additional tasks and responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications:
* 10+ years of HR experience within a law firm environment is required.
* Proven people management experience, including direct supervision of staff.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices for professional services firms.
* Background managing office administrators or legal secretaries will be considered if paired with people management experience.
* High level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment.
Position Information:
* Pays $40/hr-$70/hr depending on experience.
* Temp-to-hire
* Hybrid onsite schedule (4 days/week) in Washington, DC near Chinatown Metro.
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.
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