About the Company
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our client's team in Washington, District of Columbia. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by overseeing HR operations and providing strategic support to attorneys and business services professionals. If you have a strong background in HR management and are passionate about fostering an inclusive and efficient workplace, we encourage you to apply.
About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by overseeing HR operations and providing strategic support to attorneys and business services professionals.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with DC employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and discretion, maintaining trust within the workplace.
- Manage employee relations, including performance management, investigations, and offboarding processes.
- Collaborate with Legal Talent on attorney performance processes and evaluations.
- Oversee recruitment efforts and manage the hiring process for business services roles.
- Act as the HR representative for the Washington office, working closely with leadership to address office-specific needs.
- Provide guidance and support to attorneys and business services professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Address HR-related issues effectively and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational objectives.
- Maintain and utilize HRIS systems to streamline HR operations and reporting.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in human resources management in a law firm is required.
- Strong understanding of DC employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices is required.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality is required.
- Solid HR generalist experience across areas such as performance management, investigations, employee relations, and offboarding is required.
- Private sector HR experience is required.
- Experience supporting attorneys and business services staff is required.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of DC employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Solid HR generalist experience across areas such as performance management, investigations, employee relations, and offboarding.
- Private sector HR experience.
- Experience supporting attorneys and business services staff in a law firm setting is required.
