Lead and shape the firmwide HR function as a strategic partner to senior leadership, overseeing talent acquisition, compliance, employee relations, and organizational development across multiple offices. Drive HR strategy, manage recruitment metrics, ensure employment law compliance, and support DEI initiatives while providing oversight for HR operations including benefits and HRIS. Requires 10+ years progressive HR experience with 3+ years in leadership, strong employment law knowledge, and proven ability to lead and develop HR teams.
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Senior Human Resources Manager
Location: Remote (US-based) |
An established, specialist law firm is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead and shape its firmwide HR function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving HR strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, and ensuring best-in-class people practices across a growing, multi-office environment.
The Role
This role will act as a strategic partner to firm leadership, with full ownership of the HR function, including recruiting, compliance, employee relations, and organisational development. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing initiatives that support long-term growth, employee engagement, and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Lead firmwide recruiting strategy across attorneys and business services
- Partner with senior stakeholders on hiring plans, forecasting, and search firm management
- Track and analyse recruitment metrics; ensure compliance across all hiring processes
HR Strategy & Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, and culture
- Lead and develop the HR team, driving performance and accountability
- Oversee performance management, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives
- Support DEI programmes in partnership with internal committees
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Compliance & Employee Relations
- Oversee employment law compliance, policies, and handbook updates
- Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations and performance management processes
- Ensure HR processes are scalable, compliant, and audit-ready
HR Operations
- Provide oversight of HR operations including benefits, HRIS, and data governance
- Partner cross-functionally with payroll, finance, IT, and operations teams
- Support internal career development and progression programmes
Candidate Profile
- 10+ years’ progressive HR experience, with 3+ years in a leadership capacity
- Experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and full-cycle recruitment
- Proven experience leading and developing HR teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or SHRM-SCP/SPHR desirable
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Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $125,000 – $175,000 (DOE)
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
- Retirement plan with firm contributions
- Generous PTO and remote working environment
- Ongoing professional development support
Why Join
- Opportunity to lead and shape HR within a growing, specialist firm
- High visibility with senior leadership
- Fully remote, collaborative environment
- Broad scope with both strategic and operational impact
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