Head of HR (Remote)

The Firm’s Human Resources Manager is responsible for performing a wide variety of HR generalist duties and responsibilities including policy development, recruitment, compensation, legal compliance, benefits administration, employee relations, leave administration, and performance management. Incumbent will assist leadership with planning and implementing strategic objectives for development of the human resources function.

Remote work; May be required to work on-site 1 day per week.

Fields Law Firm is a multi-state law firm with headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. We represent clients who were hurt at work, in construction accidents and injuries resulting in disability claims.

Provides support and guidance to management for policy implementation and interpretation; serves as advisor to leadership to recommend best practices, and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Assists the CEO/Principal with the non-attorney talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings; trains managers on acceptable interview practices

Oversees onboarding and hiring process, including I-9/E-Verify compliance, writing and maintaining job descriptions, conducting onboarding, working closely with Accounting to ensure new hires are processed in payroll systems; completing pre-hire background checks

serves as liaison with benefits brokers to assist with benefits administration; Manages leave and accommodations processes, including FMLA, ADA and any applicable state leaves or accommodations; Assists management team with performance management including assisting with employee relations issues, best practices, coaching through difficult situations, disciplinary meetings and terminations; Maintains personnel records, I-9 records, E-Verify records, and other human resources documentation and records in accordance with applicable law; Coordinates with Accounting to ensure HR data is kept current and updated in the payroll system; may maintain electronic records using other HRIS systems as needed

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

Perform a variety of hands‑on duties to perform job responsibilities including prepare reports, perform data entry, make copies, attend meetings, type documents, perform filing, and other various administrative duties

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and/or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Minimum of 5 years of HR experience as a generalist working in a small to mid‑sized organization; remote work environment and/or multi‑state organization is preferred

Must be well versed in current federal, state and local laws and have direct experience with EEO, ACA, ADA, FMLA, WC, HIPAA, FLSA, OSHA, ADEA, unemployment insurance, etc.

Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP is preferred

Technology Experience: Advanced computer skills, including using MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook; HRIS/Payroll platforms (ADP or similar); J-18808-Ljbffr Fields Law Firm