Prestigious Austin law firm is seeking a Regional HR Manager to oversee administration of hiring, retention, termination, performance appraisals, job descriptions, personnel records, legal compliance, payroll, compensation, benefits, and long-term staffing strategies, as well as provide hands-on leadership and guidance to the HR function.
Key Responsibilities
· Ensure the effective administration of all Human Resources functions.
· Recruit, interview, and select employees to fill staff positions.
· Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
· Keep records of benefit plan participation, including insurance and retirement plans; personnel transactions such as hires, performance evaluations, and terminations; and employee statistics for government reporting.
· Work with management in procuring employee benefit insurance plans, and administer benefit programs, including insurance, retirement, 401k, leave, employee assistance, and anniversary recognition.
· Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to ADA/ADAAA, ACA, EEO, FLSA, and FMLA
· Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Update Handbook, policies, job descriptions, etc., as necessary.
· Administer staff performance management program to ensure effectiveness and compliance; educate managers on content and execution; advise managers on performance management and employee relations issues and enable them to manage future issues effectively.
· Conduct compensation and benefit analysis to ensure program and cost effectiveness and competitiveness within the legal market.
· Prepare and manage the Human Resources budget, monitor and control department expenditures, and process monthly Human Resources services invoices.
· Maintain and manage HRIS and payroll systems.
· Support assigned committees of the firm.
· Collaborate closely with other managers to ensure smooth running of office and integration with firmwide culture and activities.
Requirements
· Minimum of 10 years prior work experience in a similar role in a professional services environment
· Bachelors degree in related field (Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration). Candidates that have a combination of experience and education will be considered.
· Professional Human Resources certification preferred (e.g. PHR, SPHR, etc).
· Strong leadership, collaborative, and consensus-building skills to work closely and successfully with attorneys, managers, and staff.
· Able to identify and analyze issues and problems and recommend and implement solutions.
· Able to work well in a dynamic environment, and to respond effectively with calm, resourcefulness, and flexibility in demanding situations.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and enterprise HRIS software