Kirkland & Ellis · 15 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $166K/yr
7+ years expKirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and teamwork. The Human Resources Manager will provide strategic HR leadership and hands-on support to the Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia offices, focusing on the employee lifecycle and organizational effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership for the Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia offices, ensuring local initiatives align with firmwide business and talent strategies
Serve as a trusted advisor to office leadership and senior Talent partners, proactively supporting organizational effectiveness, change management, and people-related business needs
Partner with firmwide Talent leaders and Centers of Expertise to support all phases of the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation administration, engagement, development, and separations
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes for all local staff, including coordination related to leaves of absence and employee transitions
Act as the primary HR contact for local staff, addressing employee relations matters with sound judgment and partnering on performance improvement plans, review processes, and other sensitive issues
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategies, support talent management and development planning, and contribute to broader HR initiatives that support evolving business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 7 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 5 years of people management experience within a professional services environment
Demonstrated success across the full employee lifecycle, with strong employee relations, talent management, and change management capabilities
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities with strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
Resilience and professionalism in fast-paced environments, including comfort handling sensitive or urgent situations
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with sound judgment and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal or professional services technology tools
Availability to work outside standard business hours as needed
Preferred
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid time off
Retirement
Personal support
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Company
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Member of Executive Committee, Partner
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