Human Resources Director

Position: Human Resource Director

Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

Salary: $115k – $130k

Princeton based Law Firm seeks a Human Resource Director to lead their HR Team!

Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations across multiple states, including California, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.
• Manage I-9 verification, audits, and compliance processes.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws, including wage/hour rules, FLSA classifications, leave laws, ADA, OSHA, and privacy regulations.
• Partner with leadership to ensure consistent HR practices across all 12 offices.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring for attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Develop recruitment strategies to support growth and retention goals.
• Build relationships with search firms, law schools, and professional networks.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Develop and execute efficient onboarding processes to integrate new hires across multiple offices.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation, systems access, and introduction to firm culture and policies.
• Manage offboarding, including exit interviews, compliance documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Benefits Administration

• Administer all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, leaves of absence, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefit brokers and vendors.
• Lead open enrollment, benefits communications, and employee education.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR-related matters.
• Address and resolve employee concerns, conduct investigations, and provide guidance on performance management.
• Promote employee engagement, conflict resolution, and consistent application of policies.

Policy, Handbook & Process Management

• Maintain and update the firm’s employee handbook and HR policies, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations, including California.
• Develop and refine HR processes to increase efficiency and support the firm’s strategic goals.
• Provide policy training and support for managers and staff.

7. HR Systems & Reporting

• Oversee HRIS administration (Paylocity preferred), ensuring data accuracy and effective reporting.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Lead technological improvements to automate and enhance HR service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment law, including California.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Proficiency with Paylocity strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment.