Wisnik Career Enterprises

For the New York Office of a Global Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

Serve as the primary advisor on employee relations matters for attorneys and Business Services Professionals, providing practical, risk-aware guidance aligned with firm values.
Support the full performance management lifecycle, including goal setting, check-ins, evaluations, calibration, and development planning for attorneys and business services staff.
Coach managers on performance management, including feedback delivery, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and conflict resolution, promoting consistent policy application.
Lead and manage sensitive investigations, including workplace conduct, harassment, and discrimination matters, ensuring fair outcomes, clear findings, and thorough documentation.
Champion and administer the firm’s four-days-per-week in-office model by clarifying expectations, monitoring adherence, advising on exceptions and accommodations, and partnering with internal stakeholders on compliance.
Oversee time, attendance, leave administration, and offboarding processes while leveraging HRIS and case-management systems to deliver data-driven insights on ER trends, performance, attendance, and turnover.

Qualifications include:

7+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, performance management, and compliance within a professional services environment; law firm experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required in HR, business, or a related field; advanced degree and HR certifications (SHRM or PHR) preferred.
Demonstrated experience conducting sensitive investigations and drafting performance and separation documentation with a high degree of discretion and judgment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state employment laws; experience with complex regulatory environments preferred.
Proven executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and advise senior leaders and managers in a fast-paced, client-service oriented environment.
Highly data-driven and detail-oriented, with proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred), case management tools, and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.