Head of Employee Relations & HR Compliance

Human Resources ManagerThe Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment through effective conflict resolution, promptly and effectively addressing employee concerns, and assurance of continual compliance with HR policies and employment laws. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. Develop and maintain strong working relationships and serve as a trusted resource to firm management in an effort to further enhance employee engagement, productivity and morale, and consistency in the application of policy and procedure particularly with respect to federal, state, and local laws.Effectively partner with firm managers on day-to-day human resources issues, providing prompt attention to requests at assuring timely and appropriate follow-up.Utilize expertise to provide guidance to firm managers in regards to employee concerns, complaints, and conflicts. Provide input into the annual performance evaluation processes. This may include but is not limited to: partnering with other members of the broader HR team to effectively communicate with managers and employees about the process, communicating processes to management in the effective delivery of results, and being a resource to aid management in performance results delivery as needed.Act as a resource for managers with respect to employee performance issues through effective utilization of subject matter expertise to aid in determination of the appropriate disposition of the issue/concern, providing guidance for developing and managing performance improvement plans when necessary, and liaising with HR leadership and firm counsel as needed.Aid managers with requests for staff promotions, relocations, or other transfers. This may include but is not limited to: obtaining the business reasoning for the change, appropriate approvals, and effectively liaising with other members of the HR team and/or department(s) to implement the change.Bachelor's degree in a related field of study coupled with a minimum of 7-10 years' experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and/or disciplinary processes.Proven ability to be flexible and to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects while meeting deadlines and staying highly organized.Advanced ability to work in the Microsoft Office Suite.