Human Resources Manager-Law Firm

Prestigious Austin law firm is seeking an Human Resources Manager to oversee administration of hiring, retention, termination, performance appraisals, job descriptions, personnel records, legal compliance, payroll, compensation, benefits, and long-term staffing strategies, as well as provide hands-on leadership and guidance to the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective administration of all Human Resources functions.
• Recruit, interview, and select employees to fill staff positions.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
• Keep records of benefit plan participation, including insurance and retirement plans; personnel transactions such as hires, performance evaluations, and terminations; and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Work with management in procuring employee benefit insurance plans, and administer benefit programs, including insurance, retirement, 401k, leave, employee assistance, and anniversary recognition.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to ADA/ADAAA, ACA, EEO, FLSA, and FMLA
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Update Handbook, policies, job descriptions, etc., as necessary.
• Administer staff performance management program to ensure effectiveness and compliance; educate managers on content and execution; advise managers on performance management and employee relations issues and enable them to manage future issues effectively.
• Conduct compensation and benefit analysis to ensure program and cost effectiveness and competitiveness within the legal market.
• Prepare and manage the Human Resources budget, monitor and control department expenditures, and process monthly Human Resources services invoices.
• Maintain and manage HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support assigned committees of the firm.
• Collaborate closely with other managers to ensure smooth running of office and integration with firmwide culture and activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' prior work experience in a similar role in a professional services environment
• Bachelor's degree in related field (Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration). Candidates that have a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Professional Human Resources certification preferred (e.g. PHR, SPHR, etc).
• Strong leadership, collaborative, and consensus-building skills to work closely and successfully with attorneys, managers, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and enterprise HRIS software