Senior Manager, Human Resources

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to join our team. This individual will report to the US Director, Human Resources and manage a team of 3-4 HR professionals. The Senior Manager will formulate partnerships across the firm to deliver value added services to management and employees that reflect the core business principles of the firm while maintaining the business objectives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy with a focus on continued improvement
• Develop and administer programs, policies, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the firm
• Manage complex employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations and offer recommendations for disciplinary action, performance improvement plans, and terminations
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance (e.g. coaching, counseling, etc.)
• Remain current on related subject matter and advocate for appropriate changes to policies and procedures
• Lead the planning and implementation of a variety of human resources projects of broad scope
• Support people managers in the areas of: performance management, compensation, and succession plans
• In partnership with HR team, oversee business services mentorship program
• Maintain strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures as well as plan compliance and reporting requirements
• Monitor trends, participate in area and industry surveys, analyze survey results, and make recommendations to management
• Remain current on HR related and legal industry subject matter and advocate for appropriate changes to policies and procedures
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal & external customers, and vendors
• Provide leadership and overall development of HR Generalist and Senior Coordinator
• Special projects, as assigned

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• SHRM or HRCI certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of seven years of related and progressively more responsible and broad-based Human Resources experience with a minimum of three years of leadership and management experience
• Experience in a professional services environment, ideally a large law firm
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of HR, including technology applications, HR regulations & compliance
• Demonstrated skills in employee relations with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making; demonstrated ability to partner and influence at all levels in the business and to be viewed as a credible, valuable source of information and integral part of management team
• Strong business acumen, superior problem-solving and relationship building skills
• Adaptable and flexible leadership style
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and oral
• Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize multiple assignments and to meet set deadlines; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with all levels of management, lawyers and employees
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Integrity and good judgment when handling confidential information

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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