ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
LOCATION: Washington, DC (hybrid)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary up to $225K, commensurate with experience, plus generous bonus, Medical benefits, generous vacation and sick/personal days, all paid holidays, 401K, and much in a firm noted for an exceptional culture with a history of career growth, stability and security.
ORGANIZATION: Top-Ranked International Law Firm
SUMMARY: The Associate Director of Human Resources will provide both overall strategic HR leadership and employee relations support to the Firm’s DC office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and works closely with the Senior Director of Administration
- Manage HR staff across the firm’s DC
- Cultivate strategic internal stakeholder relationships, and manage communication across multiple departments
- Drive performance management; proactively manage problem areas and key issues
- Develop a regional staffing strategy for key positions
- Manage day-to-day employee relations
- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations to ensure business practices are in compliance
- Provide information, advice and direction to managers on HR related matters
- Determine staff development and training needs with managers
- Travel between office locations, as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree AND/OR PHR certification
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with 5+ years experience in an HR leadership role (focusing on employee relations)
- Prior experience in employee relations, performance management, change management and management development and training
- Possess deep knowledge of Federal, state, and local employment laws
- Ability to demonstrate an analytical skill set to strategically manage decisions
- Ability to collaborate with other departments and leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication abilities
