Human Resources Manager

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Human Resources department in our Washington D.C. office as a Human Resources Manager.

The Human Resources Manager will initiate, implement, and maintain programs and policies related to recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, performance management, and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Ensure compliance with all county, state, and federal laws; seek legal advice as appropriate; proactively recommend and implement internal policies and practices to ensure legal compliance
• Oversee processing by the HR Coordinator of overtime and attendance recordkeeping by other departments. Develop and implement process changes as needed
• Assists in the compensation management for the DC office including salary surveys, salary range determination, the bonus process and the merit salary increases
• Oversee the performance management programs for business services. Train supervisors in the techniques for writing and presenting meaningful and legal reviews. Collaborate with U.S. HR in developing and implementing progressive improvements as needed
• Direct local activities related to maintenance of DC office personnel information in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Monitor system changes to ensure data integrity
• Identify orientation, training, and development needs of the WDC office through performance reviews, program feedback, exit interviews, etc. Plan and implement programs to address orientation and training needs, using both internal and external resources
• Monitor application and interpretation of policies and procedures to establish effectiveness and verify consist application across departments
• Maintain professional skills and relationships with various professional associations, and employment/temporary staffing agencies
• Ensure that all required record keeping is up-to-date, accurate, and in compliance with legal requirements
• Ensures that all non-insurance benefits are properly administered for the DC office (Leaves of absence, APS, Bright Horizons, etc.)
• Reviews, submits and monitors requests for firm temporary staff and consultants
• Provides support to the DOA & OMP. in the execution of projects and events as needed
• Works closely with HR central functions (Recruiting, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits & Wellbeing etc.) to develop HR programs and policies and then implementing them locally
• Work on special lawyer projects such as annual reviews, performance management, status changes etc. as directed by Director of HR, US
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Professional Experience: 

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources with at least 5 years management and supervisory experience in recruitment, compensation, employee relations, benefits and legal issues performed in a law firm setting

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to use database software to maintain personnel information and prepare analyses and reports

Performance Traits: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability and commitment to maintain absolute confidentiality with work-related documents, systems, and in interactions with staff

Management Accountabilities:

• Manages processes for direct reports in regards to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counselling
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Operational budget analysis and recommendations
• Conducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process
• Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies
• Process- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills
• Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner

The typical pay scale for this position is between $142,300 and $188,100, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Salary : $142,300 - $188,100