Human Resources Manager

Why Seyfarth

This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

As the Human Resources Manager, you will lead the HR function in the firm’s Los Angeles Century City and Downtown offices, including application of Firm policies, processes and procedures. You will provide guidance to all office personnel regarding various aspects of the employee life cycle, including recruiting and integrating new employees, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, employee development, reward and recognition programs, coaching, discipline and termination. You will also participate and collaborate with the HR national team in areas such as recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, HRIS, leave management, staff and paralegal evaluation processes, and national programs and initiatives across the Firm-wide offices.

You will be primarily based in the Century City office with regular days spent working in the Los Angeles-Downtown office. You will report to the West Coast Regional Director of Human Resources.

The Day-To-Day

• Recommends and implements human resource policies and procedures for all Firm personnel.
• Conducts orientation and oversees the on-boarding and integration process.
• Collaborates with the national HR team on matters such as compensation, benefits and retirement, employee relations, HRIS, leave management, recruiting, performance management and timekeeping.
• Provides guidance and training on employee management issues, such as coaching and counseling, employee development and retention, warnings, performance improvement plans and termination recommendations.
• Partners and works collaboratively with the Office Administrator and leadership on the staff and paralegal evaluation process, including compensation recommendations.
• Participates and collaborates on Firm-wide project management initiatives, such as updating job descriptions, job analyses, employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Maintains local personnel files and processes employee paperwork, such as personnel action forms, unemployment insurance claims, leaves of absence, etc.
• Prepares for employee departures, conducts exit interviews and tracks turnover analytics
• Stays up-to-date on all federal, state and local labor laws and industry news through ad hoc training programs, industry networking groups and memberships and participation in the Firm’s educational programs.

You Have

• 4-7 years of HR experience, ideally in large or mid-size law or professional services firms with multiple offices.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• HR certification preferred.
• Significant prior experience administering leave and ADA accommodation programs in compliance with California requirements.
• Ability to regularly monitor and summarize developments in California employment laws and regulatory requirements and assess organizational impacts; partner with department and firm leadership to update policies, practices, training, and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Effective and excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to diagnose problems and identify appropriate interventions.
• Must possess effective interpersonal skills, analytical skills, time management, conflict resolution, and a proven record of positive influence and interactions at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated experience with leading others, with or without direct authority.
• Strong familiarity and proficiency with HRIS and timekeeping systems, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), document management systems, and other productivity tools.

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth

With more than 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Location Specific Language

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Seyfarth Shaw believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing client data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Seyfarth employees and interacting with Seyfarth clients.

The salary range for this role is $128,000 to $160,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067