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Polsinelli · 5 hours ago

Senior Director of Human Resources

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Polsinelli is a law firm that encourages creativity and professional passions in the workplace. They are seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership and hands-on execution across all HR functions, ensuring alignment with the firm’s objectives and culture.

ConsultingInsuranceLegalProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Partner with firm leadership to design and implement HR strategies that support the firm’s strategic plan, culture, and long-term goals

Provide leadership for the HR organization, managing and developing the HR team to deliver excellent client service and support across the firm

Clarify and streamline the HR organization and operations by defining roles within the team, setting clear performance expectations and building HR’s capacity to anticipate and proactively address attorney and professional staff growth

Manage HR operations, including staff recruiting, employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, employee relations and performance management, HR systems, and data and regulatory compliance

Oversee the implementation, communication, and ongoing maintenance of firmwide and HR policies, ensuring they are firmly understood, consistently applied, and regularly updated to support compliance and operational efficiency

Lead and manage team members tasked with ensuring compliance with employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, etc.) and maintain up-to-date HR policies, handbooks, and procedures

Oversee and guide the recruiting team in driving professional staff recruitment and onboarding for all employees

Develop and manage third-party search firm partnerships

Develop and oversee professional staff development and career growth programs that strengthen the firm’s overall professional staff

Oversee the firm’s employee offboarding process, coordinating across HR, IT, Finance, and legal practice groups to ensure a timely transition out of the firm

Oversee the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy, security, and effective use of technology to support HR operations

Use HR analytics and benchmarking to identify workforce trends, drive retention, and maintain competitive practices

Develop and strengthen outside vendor relationships as it relates to HR technology, benefits, and other relationships as necessary

Oversee investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and employee relations to ensure fairness and consistency

Provide leadership to the team on employee relations, serving as a trusted resource to address workplace concerns, guide managers through sensitive situations, and ensure issues are resolved consistently, professionally, and in alignment with firm policies

Oversee performance management including identifying and addressing performance issues, coaching managers on corrective action, developing performance improvement plans, and ensuring fair, timely, and well-documented processes that support accountability and development

Qualification

HR leadershipEmployment law expertiseHRIS proficiencyProfessional services experienceData analyticsDiscretionInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree required

15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management role

Demonstrated expertise in employment law, employee relations, and overall best practices in those disciplines

Proficiency with HRIS platforms (experience with UKG is a plus), data analytics, and Microsoft Office suite, including internal document management systems and the ability to use data to drive decisions

Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to build trust at all levels of an organization

Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships across all levels of the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to accuracy, precision, and confidentiality