HR Manager

Description

Position Overview

• The HR Manager serves as the primary human resources business partner for all Firm
• offices and personnel in the Carolinas region. This position works in close collaboration with the
• Chief Talent & Human Resources Officer and regional office leadership to deliver consistent, high
• quality HR support across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Primary Responsibilities

• - Serve as the primary HR business partner for all Carolinas-based offices and personnel;
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage employee relations issues with discretion and sound judgment;
• Partner with Office Managing Partners on personnel decisions, performance management, and workforce planning;
• Support and coach office coordinators, department supervisors, workflow coordinators, and assistant workflow coordinators on HR policies and people management practices;
• Help lead local recruiting and onboarding initiatives to reduce cost-per-hire and improve time-to-productivity;
• Assist in administering the annual performance evaluation and compensation review process;
• Assist in developing, recommending and implementing personnel policies and procedures;
• Assist in recruitment efforts for nonexempt personnel and temporary employees;
• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives that strengthen morale and foster a positive workplace culture;
• Serve as a collaborative, unified presence within the broader HR team, ensuring consistency between Carolinas practices and Firm-wide HR standards;
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws; and
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred;
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated expertise in employee relations and investigations;
• Prior law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred;
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills; and
• Ability to work independently while functioning as a contributing member of a geographically distributed HR team.