Primary Responsibilities

The HR Manager is responsible for a wide range of human resources activities for both lawyers and staff, including employee relations, strategic planning, policy interpretation, onboarding and offboarding and general coordination for the Northern Virginia office. The HR Manager serves as a consultant to the local Northern Virginia management team on human resources related issues, anticipates various HR-related needs, and seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HR Manager directly supervises the secretarial, paralegals and practice assistant staff and is responsible for the staff performance, personnel practices, policies, and employment laws. The HR Manager will report to the Regional Director of Administration, be a member of the Northern Virginia management team and will assist with various duties as assigned for the management team. 

Representative Key Responsibilities

• Provides employee relations advice and feedback to all personnel

• Counsels managers/supervisors regarding staff performance, personnel practices, policies and employment laws Documents and attends meetings with staff regarding disciplinary matters

• Leads staff recruitment process in conjunction with hiring managers by assessing staffing needs, developing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and creating offers of employment

• Manages new hire onboarding, including scheduling and conducting all new hire orientations (lawyers and staff) Oversees performance management process, staff compensation recommendations, and goal setting

• Manages exit process for departing staff, including processing relevant paperwork and conducting exit interviews Communicates various Firm policies and initiatives; responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs; advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues

• Accesses and oversees data through the Firm’s HRIS system including data changes, salary changes, disability, leaves, terminations, etc.

• Handles paperwork and tracking for all leaves of absence for all employees Represents Firm at personnel-related hearings and/or investigations Coordinates various local office events in conjunction with the Office Manager

• Acts as liaison between staff and other support departments in disseminating information and formulating and implementing solutions to problems

• Recommends promotions, demotions, changes in assignments and disciplinary actions, up to and including terminations Assists with the annual review process for all staff

• Keeps abreast of HR legislation and trends to ensure best practices and compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations

• Recommends new approaches and/or procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed

• Assists Office Manager with various projects/tasks Performs other related duties as required or assigned