Human Resources Manager

• Must understand and apply Federal and State employment laws
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related area
• combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification strongly desired
• Minimum of 5 years' previous HR experience with a preference for candidates from a law firm or professional services setting or a combination of experience and education
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with the human resources information system (HRIS) used by the Firm
• Working knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, hiring and employee relations
• able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations
• and able to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork
• Must be comfortable interacting with leadership and individuals at any level within the firm.

Dayforce experience is a plus