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Dechert LLP · 1 day ago

Human Resources Manager

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Dechert LLP is a global law firm with a flagship office in New York, seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead employee relations and performance management. The role involves advising on employee matters, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws while supporting the firm's in-office model and overseeing HR processes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Advise managers on employee relations (ER) matters for attorneys and Business Services Professionals (BSPs); provide practical, risk-aware guidance aligned with firm values

Conduct investigations (harassment, discrimination, workplace conduct); draft findings and partner with Talent Leadership/Legal as needed

Coach managers on feedback, corrective action, and conflict resolution; ensure consistent, and fair policy application

Maintain thorough documentation; track and analyze ER trends and recommend preventative actions

Support the full cycle: new-hire check-ins, goal setting, mid-year, year-end/calibration

Advise on PIPs, coaching, and development; upskill evaluators on effective feedback

Use data to identify high-performer development and low-performer risk; support talent moves and workforce planning

Drive change management and communications for the firm’s four-days-per-week in-office model; clarify expectations for attorneys and BSPs

Monitor adherence using HRIS/timekeeping/badge data with Operations; report trends and recommend actions

Coach on fair application, exceptions, and non-compliance; partner with Total Rewards on accommodations

Ensure compliance with employment laws and firm policies (Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, pay transparency; state/local leave). California experience a plus

Coordinate/deliver mandatory training; track completions, maintain compliant records, report status, and refine content with Talent Development for attorney/BSP audiences

Oversee time, attendance, and leave/accrual processes for attorneys/BSPs; partner with Payroll on accuracy/approvals and ensure clear, timely communications

Lead end-to-end separations with legal/policy compliance, coordinating final pay/severance/COBRA and asset recovery/deprovisioning with Security/IT/Facilities, and capture exit insights to inform retention

Maintain HRIS/case-management data integrity and deliver dashboards on ER, performance, leave, attendance, and turnover with actionable insights for leadership

Qualification

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementComplianceHRIS (Workday)Sensitive InvestigationsU.S. Employment LawsCoaching SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationDetail-Oriented