Human Resources Director

Description About the Opportunity We’re growing! Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm is expanding its Human Resources department and is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead people operations, HR strategy, compliance, employee relations, and talent initiatives for a growing law firm. This is an exciting in-office leadership opportunity based in Louisville, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while helping develop, implement, and manage Human Resources programs that support the firm’s greatest asset: its employees. The Human Resources Director will play a key role in building scalable HR infrastructure, supporting firmwide growth, strengthening employee engagement, and ensuring consistency across multiple offices and states. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership Serve as a strategic partner to firm leadership on all people-related matters, including workforce planning, organizational design, employee engagement, and firm culture. Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the firm’s growth plans, including expansion into new states and offices. Advise executive leadership, the CEO, and practice group leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational issues, and workforce planning. Own and maintain the employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures firmwide, ensuring consistency across offices and states. Develop and manage annual HR department budgets and perform periodic cost, staffing, and productivity analysis. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Oversee recruiting and hiring strategy for staff, administrative, and business professional roles firmwide. Partner with practice group leaders on attorney and associate attorney hiring logistics. Develop and refine onboarding programs to support strong new hire integration, engagement, and retention. Recommend and maintain organizational structure and staffing levels to support company goals and growth objectives. Employee Relations & Performance Management Lead performance management processes, including annual review cycles, goal-setting, coaching, and development planning. Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns with sound judgment and discretion. Foster a positive, professional, and high-performing workplace culture. Proactively identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, retention, communication, and accountability. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Oversight Oversee firmwide compensation strategy, salary benchmarking, and annual compensation review processes. Direct administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and related vendor and broker relationships. Provide oversight of multi-state payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support efficient HR, benefits, and payroll processes. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure firmwide compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and multi-state labor law requirements. Maintain and audit personnel records, HRIS data integrity, required employment postings, and related compliance documentation. Manage employment compliance risk as the firm grows into new jurisdictions. Ensure HR policies and processes align with applicable legal requirements and business needs. HR Team Leadership Manage, mentor, and support HR team members, including HR and payroll staff. Set department priorities, provide direction, and review team performance. Build HR department infrastructure, workflows, and processes that can scale with continued firm growth. Promote accountability, responsiveness, and excellent internal customer service within the HR function. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience. Minimum 3+ years of HR leadership experience. Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing multi-state HR compliance and payroll oversight. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems required; Paylocity experience preferred. Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and multi-state employment compliance. Proven experience managing employee relations issues, workplace investigations, and disciplinary matters with discretion and sound judgment. Knowledge of organizational development practices and change management. Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to advise executive leadership and senior stakeholders credibly and professionally. Experience building, improving, or scaling HR functions in a growing organization. Preferred Certifications SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CEBS, or equivalent senior-level HR certification strongly preferred. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health savings account with bi-weekly employer contributions Group Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse, child(ren) employer paid) Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child(ren) employee paid) STD & LTD (employer paid) Referral Bonus Program 401(k) 401(k) matching Work Environment This is a full-time, in-office position based in Louisville, Kentucky. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Firm to assure equal employment opportunity to all employees, candidates for employment, and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender sex (including pregnancy), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, status as a smoker, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws. This applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. 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