Mayer Brown · 8 hours ago
Manager: Human Resources (Lawyers)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $206K/yr
6+ years expMayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. The Manager: Human Resources serves as the expert in the attorney HR generalist function for the New York office, providing direction and oversight for attorney HR processes while partnering with practice leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Proactively works with practice leaders to align HR programs and initiatives in support of business plans and objectives
Establishes the approach for all HR activity in the New York office for lawyers, through coordination with centralized and shared HR services teams
Monitors state labor and employment legislation, develops solutions / procedures and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws
Maintains knowledge of legal industry trends among peer firms and initiates updates to policies and programs
Proactively identifies process improvements and enhancements
Participates in the development and support of the performance management process
Provides guidance to partners in the techniques for writing and presenting meaningful feedback
Manages development of templates to support array of attorney HR transactions
Maintains Attorney Administrative Manual policies and procedures
Works with the U.S. Attorney Student Recruitment team to oversee the management of the Summer Associate program in New York, including orientation, work assignments, evaluations, events, mentors, training, promotion of diversity initiatives, oversight of NY summer program budget and offer process in coordination with program leaders
Coordinates with NY office Hiring Partners and hiring committee to develop hiring goals, recruitment strategies for the NY office
Works collaboratively with National Student Recruitment team to coordinate national OCI program, applicants for multiple offices, website, promotional materials, gifts, etc
Manages the on-campus recruitment program including on-campus interviews, call back interviews, events, etc.; travel to law school events as needed
Facilities NY office hiring committee meetings
Serves as expert working closely with labor and employment counsel and HR teams to review and troubleshoot non-standard attorney HR matters relating to:
Leaves of absence for medical, parental, maternity, bereavement, compassionate care, personal, military, etc
Payroll issues and compensation policy questions
Secondments to offices outside the US or clients
Partner transitions and retirements
Annual review and extensions of senior counsel and independent contractors
Remote work arrangements in the US and outside the US
Provide guidance with performance management / improvement plans
Manage immigration issues for attorneys who are visa holders, working with Global Mobility lawyers
Ensure onboarding process and messaging is up to date and covers key programs and policies
Respond to inquiries regarding general policies, procedures and firm programs
Partner with Legal Risk Management lawyer to ensure the bar license status complies with firm and state requirements
Manages sensitive attorney Employee Relations and other complex situations that have been escalated, coordinating with Employment Counsel as appropriate
Utilizes data to support leaders in making people-related decisions
Uses Peoplesoft to look up and report on attorney data, including headcount, attrition, new hires, diversity demographics, etc
Works with Employment Counsel on any necessary legal review exercises
Creates two-way feedback channels and provides insights on needs of US offices to inform HR on approaches and offerings
Other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Knowledge of US federal and state labor and employment laws
Previous management experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
6-10 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources
Demonstrated success partnering with business managers to develop and execute HR initiatives that align to business goals
Knowledge of best practices in HR programs and practices
Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders
Ability to consult with leaders, drawing out unseen needs and proactively identifying solutions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Strong MS Office Suite capabilities (MS Word, Excel, Power Point)
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels
Ability to foster an inclusive team environment
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
High level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs, highly responsive
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Process orientation, able to identify opportunities and solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Must have excellent project management abilities
Demonstrated leadership experience
Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies
Process- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills
Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner
Preferred
SPHR, SHRCM-SCP or other HR certification preferred
Familiar with HR software preferred (Peoplesoft, Vi Desktop / Objective Manager - appraisals)
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Back-up childcare and eldercare
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Company
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in key business centers across the Americas, Asia and Europe.
1001-5000 employees
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