Stevens & Lee is a 200-plus lawyer full-service law firm representing clients throughout the MidAtlantic, New England and across the country from 18 offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager supports the daily operations of the HR department within a professional law firm environment. This role is responsible for administering HR policies, procedures, and programs, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and maintaining confidentiality. The HR Manager works closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to support recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
Responsibilities
Manage the full life cycle hiring process for exempt and non-exempt roles (job description, job postings, scheduling interviews, etc.)
Support hiring directors and managers throughout the search process, utilizing a proactive, organized, service-oriented approach to recruitment-related activities
Utilize strategic sourcing methods to build pools of qualified candidates
Provide HR Compliance support and conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local employment laws
Maintain personal and confidential information and matters regarding personnel records, medical information, employee relations and organizational changes
Facilitate the new-hire process including sending offer letters, conducting pre-employment screenings, and coordinating onboarding and new-hire orientations
Assist with maintenance of all HR processes and documentation on HRIS system
Assist in drafting HR-related policies and documentation, focusing on improving employee experience and compliance.
Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, complete, support or lead HR related tasks or projects which may be related to any functional area of HR
Serve as a backup to the HR Coordinator when needed
Required Skills:
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail
Analytical, problem-solving, and task prioritization abilities
High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of H.R. experience, preferably at a law firm
Effective and efficient communication, data management and interpersonal skills
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Working knowledge of Human Resources policy and Federal and State labor laws
Knowledge of and capacity to learn many facets of Human Resources including the functional areas of recruiting, talent management, compliance, leave administration
The ability to maintain confidentiality and to treat every level of staff with respect, professionalism and empathy
Strong technical skills; ideally having experience with HRIS and ATS systems, preferably iSolved
Job Type: Full-Time- 40 Hours/week
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Human Resources Job
Location: Princeton, NJ
Salary Range: The estimated salary range for this position is $70k/yr - $90k/yr. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors, some of which include experience, qualifications, and geographic location.