HR Director (Law Firm Experience Required)

Does your experience span the full spectrum of HR leadership from talent strategy and compliance to culture-building within a law firm? A Northern Virginia law firm is seeking an HR Director to step into a high-impact leadership role. This professional will shape the firm's people strategy and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on everything from organizational structure to risk and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the internal strategist, providing actionable insights on internal talent and growth, organizational structure, and cultural initiatives.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including screening, interviewing, and partnering with leadership to secure top talent.
• Evaluate and enhance training and development initiatives to support employee growth and firm needs.
• Guide the firm's approach to compliance and policy, with influence on employment-related decisions and documentation standards.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including SOPs, conflict resolution, coaching, and performance improvement.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accurate documentation across HR systems.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration, responding to employee inquiries and ensuring consistency and accuracy. Audit and research market changes to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Supervise HR staff with professionalism and encourage a positive work environment.
• Oversee HR operations, including systems integration, reporting, and policy development, using data to inform decision-making.
• Partner with leadership and staff to support day-to-day HR needs and broader firm goals.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• High-visibility senior role with direct access to firm leadership.
• Specialized, nationally recognized firm with a focused and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility; only one day onsite per week in Northern Virginia.
• Competitive compensation with a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

What We’re Looking For:

• The HR Strategist. You have at least nine years of HR experience in a law firm, with a proven track record in a senior leadership capacity at a law firm.
• Relationship-builder. You excel at building trust across diverse professional groups from lawyers to support staff, ensuring HR programs support the broader firm objectives.
• Knowledgeable. You understand HR best practices, compliance, and employment regulations.
• Systems-adept. You are comfortable utilizing HR systems and learn new systems quickly.
• Active listener. You provide thoughtful communication efforts and possess experienced interpersonal skills.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.