HR Manager

Are you a strategic and proactive talent professional looking for your next step in HR to make a meaningful impact in a firm that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation? This DC law firm is seeking an HR Manager to spearhead attracting top-tier legal and administrative talent while promoting a dynamic and engaging workplace culture. This is more than a recruiting role—it’s the next step in your HR career to shape the future of a DC firm, and work alongside some of the most talented professionals in the industry. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for both legal and administrative staff, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for candidates at all levels.
• Shape and execute HR strategies that enhance recruitment, retention, and professional development while maintaining compliance with employment policies.
• Oversee onboarding for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming integration process.
• Enhance firm culture by proactively identifying opportunities to foster collaboration, engagement, and professional growth.
• Manage relationships with attorneys, leadership, and external partners to maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Support wellness initiatives, training, and ad hoc firm events to promote a positive firm environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Leadership is very innovative and will value your opinion.
• Work in a highly respected firm which values precision, strategy, and top-tier talent.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model; this role requires in-person flexibility to meet the needs of the firm.

What We’re Looking For:

• HR leader. You possess at least seven or more years of experience in HR, recruiting or talent management, preferably in the legal industry. A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Communication. You excel at building relationships and can confidently engage with attorneys, firm leadership, and external partners. Your written and verbal communication skills are top-notch.
• Strategic thinking. You see the big picture and enjoy creating and refining processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Accountability. You take ownership of your work, thrive on problem-solving, and are motivated to drive results.
• Discretion. You understand the importance of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane's success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.