What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources (HR) Director position at Sher Edling LLP?
About Us: Sher Edling LLP is a leading law firm dedicated to holding polluters accountable and protecting communities from environmental harm. Our firm specializes in high-impact litigation addressing climate change, drinking water contamination, and environmental pollution. With a team of 50 passionate professionals, we are at the forefront of environmental justice and are committed to making a meaningful difference.
Position Overview: The HR Director will oversee all human resources functions, supporting our mission by ensuring a positive, compliant, and dynamic work environment. This role is vital to maintaining and shaping the firm’s culture, to developing talent, and to aligning HR practices with our strategic goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Management: Align HR strategies with Sher Edling's mission and business objectives
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment efforts, ensuring the selection and retention of top talent aligned with our firm’s values
- Employee Relations: Foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, addressing employee satisfaction and managing conflict resolution
- Performance Management: Oversee performance evaluations, further develop and maintain performance evaluation processes, provide guidance on employee development
- Compensation & Benefits: Manage competitive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with relevant laws
- Compliance & Legal: Ensure adherence to employment laws and maintain up-to-date HR policies
- Training & Development: Assist in the implementation of training programs to support continuous learning and professional development
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Drive initiatives to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
- HR Administration: Oversee HR operations, including payroll, compensation, benefits, and personnel records management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
- Expertise in employment laws and HR best practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous law firm or legal industry experience required
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and people management
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Why Join Us: Join Sher Edling LLP and contribute to meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to our clients, communities, and beyond. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
Annual compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $170,000, depending on experience and geographic location.
Sher Edling LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $135,000 - $170,000
