Director of People and Culture

For the New York Office of a Boutique Litigation Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide HR administrative support throughout employee life cycle, including initiating and monitoring background checks, onboarding, performance reviews and providing employee relations guidance;
• Host events that encourage positive Firm collaboration and interaction. Push and execute initiatives that promote positive work environment and collaborative culture; provide coaching and mentorship;
• Manage all staff hiring processes; implement sourcing strategies that provide a qualified and diverse candidate pool through networking, referrals, job postings and direct sourcing for passive talent;
• Partner with senior management to resolve internal employee issues;
• Assist employees with emotional wellness;
• Provide advice for managers and employees with interpretation and communication of Firm policies and procedures.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree required with concentration in organization development, human resource, industrial psychology, business administration or related field; 10+ years of pro-gressive HR experience;
• Excellent organizational skills, including demonstrated project management skills;
• Outstanding writing, leadership and influencing skills; proven ability to inspire confidence in leadership;
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS programs and Microsoft Office;
• Ability to show initiative, be proactive and to learn and adapt to new systems;
• Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit and attitude.