Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to build, scale, and lead their HR function during a period of growth. This strategic leadership role involves developing HR strategies, managing employee relations, and supporting organizational expansion.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the Human Resources function, including employee relations, performance management, organizational development, compliance, and HR operations
- Develop and implement HR strategies that support rapid company growth and long term business objectives
- Build scalable HR programs, policies, and processes that can evolve with the organization
- Partner closely with executive leadership to drive workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
- Support the company through periods of significant growth, organizational change, and scaling
- Lead HR integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth employee experience and successful organizational transition
- Navigate complex organizational structures, including matrixed and enterprise environments
- Coach and develop leaders on employee engagement, performance management, and leadership effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
- Foster a positive, high performance culture while maintaining a strong focus on employee experience
Skills
- 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including experience as an HR Director or similar senior HR leader
- Demonstrated success supporting high growth startups and scaling organizations
- Significant experience leading HR efforts during mergers, acquisitions, or post acquisition integrations
- Experience working within large enterprise or matrix organizations
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to execute operationally
- Experience building HR infrastructure, policies, and programs from the ground up
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) is preferred
- Startup experience where you helped build and scale the HR function
- Experience supporting organizations through rapid headcount growth
- Background partnering with executive leadership on organizational design and business strategy
- Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast changing environments
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