Chief Human Resources Officer

Job Description

About the job

The Chief Human Resources Officer (Law Firm)

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development & Compliance:

Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that promote a positive work environment and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Maintain and update the employee handbook and other HR documents as necessary.

Provide guidance to firm leadership on legal requirements and address any compliance-related issues promptly to mitigate risk.

Consult legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal, state, and local laws.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

Manage the recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.

Collaborate with firm leadership to forecast staffing needs and develop workforce plans.

Implement effective sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.

Actively engage with the Attorney Recruiting Committee. This includes assisting in the planning and coordination of recruitment events, evaluating candidate qualifications, and collaborating with committee members to enhance the firm's talent acquisition efforts.

Compensation & Benefits Administration:

Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits strategies based on market research and industry surveys.

Administer and coordinate all firm benefit plans, including processing benefit enrollments, updates, and changes; reviewing and approving benefits invoices; and coordinating benefit plans with the firm's benefit brokers.

Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in collaboration with the finance department.

Conduct annual non-discrimination testing for benefits programs.

Employee Relations & Performance Management:

Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, conducting investigations and resolving issues in a timely and confidential manner.

Coordinate non-partner performance appraisals and maintain performance appraisal calendar.

Implement performance management systems to evaluate employee performance and provide feedback.

Support managers in addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans.

Training & Development:

Collaborate with the Attorney Professional Development Program Manager to assess and identify training needs for attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks, ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic objectives and commitment to continuous professional growth.

Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.

Monitor and verify that all attorneys meet their jurisdiction-specific Continuing Legal Education (CLE) obligations, including timely completion of required credit hours and adherence to reporting deadlines. • HR Metrics, Reporting and Miscellaneous.

Maintain HR systems and records to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.

Generate reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, absenteeism, and training effectiveness.

Analyze data to inform HR strategies and decision-making.

Write and deliver presentations to the firm leadership regarding HR policies and practices.

Special projects or duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities:

Directly manage the Legal Assistants and Receptionists and plan coverage during vacations and other unplanned absences.

Function as the software administrator for the custom docket system.

Actively participate in Senior Staff meetings and contribute as a member of the CLE, Training, Wellness, and Intranet Committees.

Coordinate staff appreciation and annual charity events.

Full-time