Human Resources Manager

The HR Manager position requires leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and exemplary dedication to the Vergara Miller Law Firm’s core value statement of Family comes first and we treat our clients like family. We change families' lives. The position requires initiative, a strong work ethic, and keen attention to detail.

The position ensures that the firm's workforce is effectively managed, engaged, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations; it requires leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and exemplary dedication towards the Vergara Miller Law Firm’s mission of “changing people’s lives''.

Skills

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR roles
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Prompt, reliable and highly organized.
• IT proficiency including ATS (Applicant Tracking System), Google Platform (G-Drive, G-Chat, G-docs, G-meet, G-sheet), Zoom, Drop Box
• Handles calls, messages, emails, meetings & speaking with people within/out of the company in the HR setting
• Communicates in detail of goals, tasks and challenges in order to support the company hiring and HR needs.

Task and Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Active role in the Leadership Team
• Attend weekly L10 meetings
• Participate in book clubs
• Develop strategies and rollout plans to execute the firm’s vision and goals
• Provide weekly updates to management on goals and focuses

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management

• Build talent acquisition strategies and pipelines
• Organize and attend recruiting and HR events
• Develop pay bands

3. Performance Management & Training

• Lead, Manage, and provide Accountability (LMA) for HR, Recruitment, and Training teams
• Assist in 30-60-90 day performance management
• Collaborate with Training & Development Manager on employee growth plans
• Help develop improvement plans for underperforming team members
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to leadership
• Maintain training and employee performance evaluations

4. Employee Engagement & Communications

• Facilitate firm-wide communication on policies, updates, and initiatives
• Organize team-building events (birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, etc.)
• Build trust within the team through engagement activities
• Ensure accurate scheduling and shift tracking for hourly and contract employees in Gusto
• Work with supervisors on attendance tracking for payroll purposes

5. HR Administration & Benefits Management

• Keep organizational charts up to date
• Manage employee benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.)
• Ensure proper handling of HR claims, reports, and confidential information
• Oversee payroll coordination and ensure compliance with company policies

Core Values

• Commit to the cause
• 100 x 100
• Make it Happen
• Break the Ceiling