Manager, Human Resources

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The Human Resources Manager will establish strategic partnerships across the firm to deliver value-added services to both management and employees, aligning with the core business principles of the organization. This role encompasses responsibilities in various functional areas, including employee relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, and ensuring compliance with federal contractor and employment laws. The ideal candidate will be adept at fostering a collaborative environment and driving HR initiatives that support the firm's overall objectives.

This position reports to a Senior Manager, Human Resources and will require presence in the office from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with managers and directors across the firm as an HR Business Partner, providing strategic advice on talent management, employee relations, compliance, workforce planning and succession planning
• Manage complex employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations and offer recommendations for disciplinary action, performance improvement plans, and terminations
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance (e.g. coaching, counseling, etc.)
• Manage the firm’s compliance obligations as a federal contractor through in-depth analysis and reporting
• Manage the firm’s employee accommodations process to maintain ADA compliance
• Work with managers and recruiting to maintain job descriptions
• Write, update and manage human resource policies and procedures for the firm, ensuring that all policies are accurate and updated on all firm resources
• Develop and administer programs, policies, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the firm
• Deliver innovative solutions to meet firm needs; lead the development and implementation of a variety of human resources projects of broad scope
• Assess the competitiveness of the firm’s compensation strategy through data-driven market research and completing and participation in industry salary surveys
• Remain current on HR related and legal industry subject matter; recommend, evaluate and/or make changes appropriate changes to policies and procedures
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal & external customers, and vendors
• Provide leadership and overall development of direct reports

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and job-related skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a Human Resources emphasis
• 5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a professional services or legal environment
• Strong interpersonal skills both oral and written
• Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration
• Strong understanding of state and federal requirements and regulations
• Ability to work discreetly and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems; recommend and implement solutions; and respond effectively to sensitive inquires and complaints
• Practices a spirit of continuous improvement
• Exercises flexibility and sound judgment at all times and in all situations
• Ability to respond calmly, efficiently and effectively in stressful situations
• Responsive, and ability to be available, including outside of regular business hours in an emergency or high priority situation
• Ability to take ownership of special projects or make major contributions

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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