Job Description Job Description Padgett Law Group (PLG), recognized by The M Report as a Top 25 Companyto Work For, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Directorfor our elite, multi-state, full-service creditors' rights law firm. Reportingdirectly to our VP of Enterprise, this position will be instrumental in shaping theHR landscape of our organization, which is driven by a mission to attract andretain the industrys most talented individuals while delivering high-qualitylegal services. You will not only manage the day-to-day, tactical components ofHR operations, but will also evolve and elevate our HR practices in line withour firms culture - grounded in merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic HR Management: Develop and implement HR strategies that arein sync with the overall business goals, continuously assessing and revisingto ensure alignment with evolving business needs.Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor HR team members,ensuring consistent and high-quality HR service delivery while fostering acollaborative team environment that encourages growth and excellence.Talent Acquisition & Retention: Manage full-cycle recruitment, fromsourcing to hiring, ensuring attraction of top talent and developinginnovative retention strategies, focusing on career development andemployee satisfaction.Performance Management: Oversee performance review procedures andprovide guidance and support to management regarding employeeperformance through constructive feedback and actionable plans.Employee Relations & Engagement: Actively support employee relationsby resolving workplace conflicts, performing workplace investigations, andfacilitating effective communication plans according to each cases uniquecircumstances.Compliance & Legal: Proactively address legal updates to ensure all HRpractices are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.Training and Development: Identify training needs across the organizationand implement development programs.Compensation & Benefits: Collaborate with payroll specialist to manageand review compensation structures and benefit programs.HR Analytics: Utilize HR metrics and data analysis to inform decision-making and enhance HR processes. Prepare reports and presentations onkey HR metrics for senior management.Change Management: Lead and facilitate organizational change initiatives,ensuring effective communication and minimal disruption. Align changemanagement strategies with overall business objectives.Tactical HR Operations: Oversee and manage daily HR tasks such asonboarding, offboarding, leave management, and employee recordsmaintenance. Manage and resolve day-to-day employee issues andinquiries.Compliance Reporting: Compile and submit required HR reports, such asEEO-1, ACA compliance, OSHA logs, and other state-specific reports.HR Policy Development & Implementation: Develop, update, and enforceHR policies and procedures to ensure best practices. Conduct regularpolicy reviews and updates in response to changing legal and businesslandscapes.Comprehensive Leave Management: Administer various types of leave,including FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental leave, and personal leave,ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSBachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relatedfield with a combination of relevant experience.Current HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).Minimum of 7 years of direct HR experience, with at least 3 years in aleadership role. Prior work experience in a legal or professional servicesenvironment is strongly preferred.Comprehensive expertise in HR technology - sourcing, optimization,integration, implementation, automations - is a must for this role.Strong understanding of multi-state employment laws and legalrequirements unique to the professional services industry.Proven expertise in strategic planning, employee relations, and compliance.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.Highly detail oriented with the ability to meticulously manage HR data, processes, and documents with precision.Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with experience working with ATS, LMS, BI tools, and HRIS systems. Direct experience with Proliant Payroll and/or Employee Navigator is a plus, but not required.CORE COMPETENCIESRecruitment & Talent Acquisition: Proficiency in recruiting strategies,including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and understanding of legal industry-specific talentrequirements.Performance Management: Ability to design and implement performancereview systems. Skills in setting performance criteria, conductingevaluations, and providing constructive feedback.Employee Relations: Expertise in resolving workplace issues andmaintaining positive employee relations.Training & Development: Skills in identifying training needs andexperience in career pathing and employee development plans.Benefits Management: Expertise in managing and negotiating employeebenefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, etc.HR Compliance Auditing: Skills in conducting regular HR audits to ensurecompliance with federal, state, and local laws. Ability to update HR policiesin accordance with changing legal requirements.Risk Management: Understanding of risk management principles related toHR, including workplace safety, workers compensation, and liability issues.Data Privacy & Security: Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations,especially in handling sensitive employee information.HR Analytics: Proficiency in using HR analytics to drive decision-making.Ability to interpret and present data to support HR initiatives andstrategies.Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Experience in creating effectiveonboarding programs for new hires. Skills in managing offboardingprocesses, including exit interviews and transitions.HR Technology Optimization & Implementation: Strong capability inmanaging HRIS system upgrades and enhancements. Expertise inmaintaining high data integrity within HR systems and ensuring seamlessintegration with other business systems (e.g., payroll, finance, operations).Multi-State Employment Law Expertise: Advanced knowledge ofemployment laws across various states, including specific requirements forlabor practices, wage and hour laws, and anti-discrimination policies.Ethical HR Practices: Understanding the ethical obligations specific to thelegal profession including confidentiality, conflict of interest policies, andthe handling of sensitive client information.BENEFITSWe believe that investing in our employees is paramount to our success, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your life both inside and outside of work. Our benefits include competitive health coverage, 401k, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave to support new families, and more.Do you meet some but not all of the criteria for this job? Apply anyway!At PLG, we look at core talents, personality traits, and transferrable skillsso who knows,you just might be the full package were looking for.PLG is an equal opportunity employer, and we value employees differences in age, color,disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, nationalorigin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employeesunique. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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