HR Manager -Los Angeles

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Manager

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager performs a variety of human resources operations duties, including participating in firm-wide HR initiatives, interviewing and selection of candidates, conducting performance management, handling employee relations, and administering the firm's leave program.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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;
• Must understand and apply Federal and State ( California) employment laws;
• Must have advanced, direct knowledge of California state employment law, with direct hands-on experience supporting California offices and California-based employees;
• Confer with paralegals, attorneys and legal administrative staff on performance concerns and need for additional training;
• 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;
• Dayforce experience is a plus;
• 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.