HR Manager - People Experience

At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call ourselves Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies, and remarkably responsive service, all with genuine empathy and a personal touch. 

Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients’ lives and companies.  

Our Culture:

We're also immensely proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.

As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the immigration legal field. 

The Position:

As a People Experience Manager, you will provide strategic and people-focused Human Resources (HR) support to our High-Skilled Immigration team (to both local and remote employees) as Ellis Porter continues to grow. You will be a critical member of the HR team’s success, by being a trusted advisor, and collaborating with leadership to develop and implement people strategies that align with business goals. Our approach to traditional HR is quite different – we’re less about designing complex policies to control and more about building on our great culture, leading with empathy, and recognizing that good people will deliver if they are trusted and given support. It’s a progressive approach, but one we are committed to with unwavering focus. This position requires organization, energy, and a high level of focus on providing simple and easy solutions to our team. We have an amazing culture that embraces diversity and inclusion and we’re looking for someone who can continue to help us foster and enhance our positive and inclusive work environment.

This position will primarily be working in our Ann Arbor, Michigan office but available to work a hybrid work schedule (1-2 days/week remotely).

What you will be doing:

• Create an amazing experience for new hires by assisting in the onboarding/assimilation process, including conducting orientation and welcoming them to their respective team.
• Partner with leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, while providing strategic guidance.
• Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs that comply with employment laws and support Ellis Porter’s culture.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, career development, and retention strategies.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace.
• Provide insights based on data analytics to drive informed decision-making.
• Facilitate training and development programs to enhance employee skills and professional growth.
• Lead change management initiatives to support organizational growth and transformation.
• Manage the Mentorship program (train new mentors, pair mentors/mentees, etc.).
• Manage employee leave process (STD, LTD, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Stay up to date on Federal, State & Local laws to ensure compliance with current practices (ACA, OSHA, EEO, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with other departments (Accounting, Operations, etc.) on various projects, as needed.
• Perform various HR administrative duties as assigned including, but not limited to, design and revision of HR processes, creation of presentations, and advising on internal communications.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, or related equivalent experience. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP/CP, SPHR/PHR) is highly desired.
• 7 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on talent management, organizational design/workforce planning, and strategic HR partnering.
• Strategic thinker and complex problem solver, able to navigate and address multifaceted issues with a strategic lens.
• Business and financial acumen, ability to understand business operations and financials to align people strategies and business goals.
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills, ability to build and maintain trust.
• Strong leadership, management, time-management, communication, and writing skills.
• Strong systems skills including advanced knowledge of MS Office applications & HRIS systems.
• Experience with change management.
• Customer service orientated, taking pride in delivering highly responsive and proactive client service.

 What we'll provide to you:

• An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing law firm with an inspiring mission.
• An opportunity to work with smart, creative, dedicated, and supportive immigration professionals who are quality human beings and enjoyable to be around.
• A firm culture that embraces diversity and celebrates international cultures.
• People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules.
• Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, and a generous and flexible time-off policy.
• Casual attire, lots of free food and regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture.

Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team!

Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

NON-SOLICITATION STATEMENT:

No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.

Salary : $100,000