HR Manager

Our client is a leading law firm located centrally in Houston, TX. The firm is growing and has expanded to three locations in Texas. With over 40 lawyers and a staff of over 100 other employees we are seeking a trusted HR subject matter expert to handle payroll, benefits, and employee relations. Located on-site daily with core hours of 9-5.

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and the HR Manager will be a strategic team member. We are looking for someone that can support growth and drive a culture of excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and manage firmwide HR initiatives for all offices
• Manage the areas of benefits administration, 401(k), employee relations, HR compliance, HRIS, training & organizational development, employee engagement, and other HR related projects as needed
• Work with COO, Partners and Director of Professional Development to assess and forecast personnel hiring needs
• Manage creation of accurate job descriptions and the sourcing (through staffing agencies), recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of candidates
• Conduct New Hire and Benefits Orientation for new employees
• Compile relevant market data for each category of employee for purposes of making compensation and bonus recommendations
• Lead employee compensation process involving COO, Finance Director, Director of Professional Development, and Personnel Liaison Partner
• Lead performance evaluation and performance management process
• Collaborate with Director of Training to recommend and implement training as appropriate to support employee success
• Manage all payroll functions using Paycom
• Maintain employee files and HR Systems; including new hire user-provisioning, change of status, terminations, data entry, and any applicable updates, as needed
• Complete all required government agency reporting
• Conduct criminal and credit background checks
• Lead benefits renewal process; serve as point of contact with insurance broker
• Manage, investigate, and mediate employee relations issues; provide advice and counsel to employees regarding employee relations issues as well as discussing appropriate actions and alternatives
• Ensure firm’s compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; including ADA, EEO, FMLA, OSHA and FLSA
• Provide HR administrative support and leadership to staff and attorneys
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with attorneys and staff;
• Serve as point of contact for inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs and respond using discretion and good judgment
• Investigate work-related accidents/issues and prepare reports as appropriate, escalating unresolved issues to the COO
• Lead employee recognition events (weddings, illnesses, deaths, births, work anniversaries)
• Manage Leave of Absence and communicate with employees regarding status
• Coordinate Leaves of Absence in conjunction with Short Term Disability, FMLA leave, Maternity and Parental Leave programs; including handling recordkeeping and communications with employees and providers
• Maintain a current knowledge of applicable laws, rulings and regulations and recommend appropriate changes in office practices
• Lead offboarding process; including providing benefits separation information, conducting exit interviews, and ensuring firm property is returned
• Timesheet approval and OT entry, approval of and monitor the vacation/PTO schedule to ensure office staffing needs
• Communicate interdepartmentally while maintaining credibility, confidentiality, trust and support
• Collaborate with the COO, Sr. Manager of Office Operations and office managers to institute consistent office procedures
• Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures; including employee handbook, HR policies and procedures
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Perform other duties as assigned

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum of seven years' experience in full-time Human Resources role
• Prior law firm Human Resources experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Experience with Paycom is a plus
• Travel between 3 offices and elsewhere in Texas as appropriate
• Exceptional judgment, interpersonal skills and high EQ
• Ability to communicate successfully with all roles within the Firm