Human Resources Manager

Job Description

The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. has an opening for a Human Resources Manager in its New York City office. A candidate should have 5-7 years of human resources experience. The position provides the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct practice group staff support needs analysis and prepare ADA compliant job descriptions to ensure high-performing, qualified candidates are recruited for open positions.
• Manage talent acquisition to include conducting interviews and hiring staff members according to best practices.
• Conduct onboarding for all new office hires and communicate firm policy and procedures for consistent application.
• Maintain office efficiency by planning for and implementing staff assistance on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor staff time, attendance and accruals.
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and documenting all staff performance meetings.
• Facilitate communication with HR Director on payroll/benefits/leaves of absence matters for all employees.
• Collaborate with firm managers to implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• College degree in Human Resources or other business-related discipline; or SHRM certification.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with NM employees and clients.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Law firm experience preferred.

At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, religion, disability, and beliefs enable us to be a better team.

The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.