D3 Search is actively recruiting a Human Resources Manager for a highly ranked and respected international law firm with an office located in Palo Alto, CA (94306)

Position Title:

Human Resources Manager

• Note: 5-7 years previous HR experience in a law firm is REQUIRED.

Location/Map:

Palo Alto, CA (94306)

Employment Status:

Full-time | direct hire employment opportunity. Exempt role.

Employer Work Model:

Flexible hybrid 3/2 work model.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as direct line report for Northern California lawyers and business services personnel
• Responsibilities include but not limited to, salary administration, employee performance management, merit increase and bonus recommendations
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies (including compliance), procedures and firm programs
• Advise other managers on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• In partnership with the HR Coordinator & Student Recruitment team, responsible for student recruitment for the Northern California offices. This includes, 2L and 1L recruitment, summer associate programs, on campus events etc.
• Strategic partner with both the Office Managing Partner and Director of Administration
• HR Business Partner to Employee & Benefits Practice Area across the US

Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Professional Experience:

• Five to Seven years in a Human Resources position in a law firm required

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft programs including Word and Excel
• Familiar with HR software
• Familiar with current laws affecting benefits, hiring, wage and hour issues and conduct

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Salary/Compensation:

Annual salary range 139-184K (DOE/DOQ).

Benefits Overview:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

If interested in this full-time/direct hire Human Resources Manager role with this highly ranked and respected international law practice located in Palo Alto, CA (94306), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

Domenic Ferrante | D3 Search

📬[email protected]

📌 www.d3search.com

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