Join a management team with growth opportunities. Our client, a law firm in Connecticut, is seeking a dynamic individual with the skills and experience to build out a high-performing HR department.

The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the law firm's human resources functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and fostering a positive workplace environment.

This HR role involves strategic planning, employee relations, policy development, talent acquisition, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. The HR Manager plays a key role in nurturing company culture and driving employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Manage the end-to-end hiring process, including posting job openings, interviewing candidates, backgrounding, and preparing and extending offers.
• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new employees are integrated smoothly into the company.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related matters.
• Mediate and resolve workplace conflicts in a fair and consistent manner.
• Develop initiatives to promote employee engagement, recognition, and retention.
• Oversee company employee event planning.

Performance Management:

• Implement and manage performance appraisal systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Support managers in setting performance objectives and addressing underperformance.

Policy Development and Compliance:

• Develop and maintain company policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Comply with multi-state labor laws where the firm may operate outside of CT.
• Ensure the organization adheres to workplace safety, anti-discrimination, and equal opportunity regulations.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and help coordinate professional development programs for staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and career growth.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Administer and oversee employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Work with benefits brokers on renewals.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure competitiveness and alignment with industry standards.

HR Metrics and Reporting:

• Track and analyze key HR metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs.
• Present reports to senior management with actionable insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in human resources, with at least 3-4 years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• A background in HR management of a professional services firm is preferred.

This law firm HR Manager position work location is onsite and in the office.