Law Firm HR Manager - The ONeil Search Group : Job Details

Boutique New Jersey law firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager

Experience working at a mid-size/ large legal firm is required.

5-10 years of Human Resources experience is preferred.

The candidate will lead and support the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including leave administration, maintaining federal and state employment laws, data analysis and communication of company policies and practices. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, good judgment, and strong problem-solving skills; maintain a positive attitude; and be a team player.

Responsibilities:

· Performs routine tasks required to assist in the administration of human resources programs including but not limited to benefits, and leave; performance management; recognition, morale and payroll.

· Administration of employee leaves of absences (e.g., disability, FMLA, parental).

· Handles benefits and HR policy inquiries from new hires, employees, and leadership and referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

· Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

· Assist with Wellness initiatives.

· Stays aware of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable HR best practices.

· Assist with onboarding and offboarding tasks as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Provides leadership for the operational success of the HR department.

· Articulates and constantly monitors key metrics of the HR department to assess their efficiency and effectiveness to ensure the highest level of service is being provided

· Assesses risks to the firm and recommends appropriate action to mitigate risks.

· Leads through periods of change and exemplifies the role of an enthusiastic “champion of change.”

Firm Planning

· Participates in the development and implementation of firm's Human Resource Strategic Plan for the firm's ambitious vision of growth.

· Generates transition plans and set priorities to facilitate organizational realignment, where required, including consultations with staff and other groups.

· Ensures all necessary human resource policies, programs, and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with relevant legislation and best human resources practices.

· Serves as a legal resource to senior management team on human resource issues and initiatives.

· Establishes policies and procedures/mechanisms for performance management; provides consultation and support to managers and supervisors with respect to performance management and staff disciplinary decisions

· Ensures the appropriate maintenance and security of Human Resources Employee data including the integrity of data in payroll/HR information management systems, in consultation with IT, as appropriate.

· Oversees attendance and disability management and ensures procedures are in place to provide employees with modified work opportunities and early return to work, as appropriate.

Compensation and Benefits

· Ensures consistent application of all compensation and benefits policies and practices across the firm.

· Evaluates the compensation and benefits programs and recommends improvements to align with firm goals.

· Interpret benefits policies, counsel on issues, and undertake interventions, as required.

· Researches and collects local compensation trends information, providing leadership with meaningful summaries of compensation trends to help optimize compensation and understand the competitive landscape.

· Develops, implements, and maintains appropriate job descriptions, job evaluation and classification processes needed in the firm.

Organizational Development and Training

· Develops, implements, and manages effective procedures for employee orientation and initial training.

· Assists in and contributes to the development and administration of the staff training budget.

· Ensures the development of a staff training plan for the firm.

· Generates opportunities for relevant and necessary professional training and development including CLE for attorneys.

Occupational Health & Safety

· Oversees processes to ensure proper management of firm's completion of Long-Term Disability forms, and liaises with insurance representatives, and finance team members.

· Develops and implements return to work plans.

· Ensures firm's compliance with all health and safety related legislation, regulations, and directives.

Recruitment & Retention

· Oversees, develops, and actively executes the recruitment and selection process ensuring effective procedures for acquisition and retention of qualified candidates.

· Develops a recruitment and retention strategy that contributes to the strategic direction of the firm.

· Negotiates offers of employment and provide legal oversight of contracts, salary grid placements along with respective management team members.

· Ensures succession planning processes are in place in support of staff development and advancement, and to facilitate recruitment/selection

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required. Experience working at a mid-size/ large legal firm is required. 5-10 years of Human Resources experience is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Advanced computer skills including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.