Human Resources Manager

Connecticut law firm seeks a skilled and experienced Human Resources Manager to join the leadership team. The Firm needs a dynamic individual to build out a high-performing HR department. Reporting to the management committee and the Director of Operations/HR, the Human Resources Manager will be key to maintaining a positive tone for the Firm. From employee relations to payroll to compliance issues, the HR Manager helps ensure that human resources runs smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.

The Firm intentionally cultivates a culture of support, growth, respect, acknowledgment, equity, and excellence, where all contributions are valued. As a high-performance law firm, it understands that its success reflects team members’ dedication, ingenuity, and passion and that it strives to bring out the best in its people. The firm seeks people who work smartly, are strategic, and are committed to connecting with the firm’s philosophy. The successful HR Manager candidate is also meticulous, focused, and detail-oriented and ensures that all stakeholders are kept apprised of critical HR-related matters.

Partner with management and partners to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives

Work collaboratively and effectively with other directors, managers, marketing and finance contributing to a high-performing management team.

Manage the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, professional orientation, training, counseling, and offboarding

Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations

Develop training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities

Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; manage a compensation strategy for staff employees based on market research and pay surveys; keep the strategy up to date

Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution

Ensure the organization’s compliance with local, state and federal regulations

Use performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to staff members

Ensure all company HR policies are applied consistently, update policies and procedures as needed

Oversee HR Generalist in maintaining organizational charts and employee directory, and all other generalist duties

Oversee benefits administration and leaves of absence policies and procedures

Maintain HR systems, process and employee handbooks

Conduct staff performance and salary reviews

Provide counseling, support and guidance to staff

Design and implement employee retention strategies

Work with attorneys on staffing needs, production and workflow processes

Execute job responsibilities with foresight and planning

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Excellent communication, verbal and written, and interpersonal skills

Proactively manage employee relations, addressing concerns, soliciting employee input, and fostering a positive work environment

Knowledge and experience in employment policies, compensation, organizational planning, recruitment, organization development, employee relations, safety, employee engagement, and employee development

Knowledge of various employment laws and best practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to research and analyze various types of HR data and compile high-quality reports, proposals, presentations, and other documents for senior management

Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Knowledge and execution of best practices in managing a human resources department.

Ability to conduct responsibilities fairly and discreetly and with decorum; strict adherence to confidentiality practices

Knowledge of HR software and proper data management of personnel files, requirements and information

Ability to manage and mentor HR Generalist and other staff members

Maintain a high level of staff morale through recognitions, rewards, incentives, events and other creative employee activities and initiatives

Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction and retention.

Coordinate with Attorney Recruitment team as necessary

Prepare headcount projections and identify staffing needs in alignment with firm objectives.

An understanding of the inter-workings of law firms, legal staff and paralegal job responsibilities, and other operational aspects in legal, such as time & billing, file management, workflow, and ethical requirements

• 5 years of human resources management experience for a law firm with a minimum of 50 total personnel; law firm experience highly preferred
• HRIS database software skills and general computer proficiency
• Human Resources and Policies and Procedures expertise
• Working on-site
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management (preferred), or related work equivalent to that in the legal industry; an advanced degree or HR certification is a plus. (SHRM, CLM)

The Firm offers a salary range of $110,000 – $120,000, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, credentials, references, and job history. The Firm also offers medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan and match, a generous family leave program, ample free parking, and a bonus program. The firm is supportive of involvement in relevant professional associations. The Human Resources Manager position is 100%.

Please provide resume and cover letter in your application or send to mb@monzingolegal.com. Actively interviewing; position open immediately.