Director of Human Resources
Location: New York, NY
The Organization: Well-Renowned Law Firm
Benefits: Salary to $300K depending on experience. Great firm culture with top firm amenities. Medical, Dental, Vision, Transit, 401K, PTO, and much more!
Summary: Top-ranked employment law firm is seeking a Director of Human Resources to oversee the Firm’s employee relations and retention efforts. Director will work closely with the Senior Director of Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic HR leadership with a focus on employee relations
- Partner with stakeholders to develop solutions regarding personnel-related issues
- Stay up to date on regulations, industry trends, current practices and new developments as related to HR
- Maintain the Firm’s Employee Handbook up to date
- Develop, implement and maintain personnel policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements and firm policy
- Work closely with the HR Generalist to manage and facilitate daily HR-related matters
- Create, implement and maintain a culture of respect, inclusion, innovation and development in alignment with the Firm’s DE&I goals
- Work closely with the Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee payroll management and firm-sponsored benefit plans, programs and policies
- Coordinate and execute onboarding and talent integration processes
- Support the Firm’s employee review and development processes
- Conduct exit interviews
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 7+ years of relevant Human Resources experience
- 2+ years as the head of the Human Resources department or similar position in a law firm or professional services environment
- Must be innovative, analytical and have a collaborative approach to problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with executives on plan and execution of strategic goals
- Distinguished leadership qualities and superb communication skills
- Strong ability to collaborate with senior executives
- Sound judgment and discretion