Human Resources Manager

Our client, a well-established and respected law firm,, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its HR team in their Princeton area location. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this individual will play a key role in supporting the firm's day-to-day HR operations while serving as a trusted resource to attorneys, managers, and staff. The HR Manager will oversee employee relations, performance management, HR administration, onboarding, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes, ensuring HR policies and procedures are consistently applied across the organization. This position will also support annual HR initiatives, partner with Talent Acquisition on new hire integration, lead HR process improvement projects, and help drive operational excellence through system enhancements and continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience within a law firm or professional services environment. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR operations, employee relations, and HR compliance, with experience supporting multi-state organizations preferred. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage confidential information with discretion, and experience working with HRIS platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leadership, improving HR processes, and contributing to a collaborative, service-oriented culture.

For immediate consideration for this or any other job opportunity, or just to learn more about the job market in the US, please give James Martinos a call on 732-965-1094 and email your MS Word resume to jmartinos@friedmanwilliams.com