HR Manager – Houston Office - ROOM for growth!
Duvera's client, a reputable full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced HR Manager for their Houston office. This role encompasses a variety of human resources functions, including employee relations, strategic planning, policy interpretation, onboarding/offboarding, and general office management. The HR Manager will work closely with the local management team to address HR-related issues, anticipate the firm's HR needs, and develop effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide employee relations support, offering guidance and feedback to all personnel.
- Counsel managers and supervisors on staff performance, HR policies, personnel practices, and employment laws.
- Document and attend meetings concerning staff disciplinary actions.
- Lead the staff recruitment process in collaboration with hiring managers—assessing needs, developing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and drafting offers of employment.
- Oversee the onboarding of new hires, including scheduling and conducting orientations for both attorneys and staff.
- Manage the performance management process, assist with compensation recommendations, and facilitate goal setting.
- Handle offboarding for departing staff processing necessary paperwork and conducting exit interviews.
- Communicate and enforce firm policies; respond to policy-related inquiries and advise management on employee relations issues.
- Oversee data management, including processing data changes, salary adjustments, disability leaves, terminations, etc.
- Manage all leave of absence paperwork and tracking for employees.
- Represent the firm during personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Review unemployment claims to ensure eligibility for terminated employees.
- Act as a liaison between staff and support departments to resolve issues and share important information.
- Recommend promotions, demotions, reassignments, and disciplinary actions, including terminations.
- Assist in the annual review process for staff, including conducting performance reviews for secretarial staff.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of HR management or senior HR generalist experience in a law firm setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
PHR or SPHR certification.
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