Human Resources Manager

For the Chicago Office of a Global Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with HR central functions (recruiting, learning & development, compensation, benefits and well-being, etc.) to develop and implement HR programs and policies;
• Supervise, manage and develop Chicago HR team members in order to provide quality service to support business services staff operations and attorneys;
• Manage the execution of HR transactions for life cycle of employees (e.g. onboarding, US work authorization/ visas, alternative work schedules / remote work arrangements, secondments, transfers, leaves and separations);
• Oversee payroll and benefit administration; including processes for claims filed with third-party agencies such as disability, unemployment and workers compensation, and all other FMLA related leaves of absence;
• Identify management training needs and develop programs accordingly;
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of relevant Human Resources experience required;
• Previous supervisory experience working in a professional services or law firm setting;
• Knowledge of HRIS database packages, and experience with applicant tracking and performance management systems required;
• Ability to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Process and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills.

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