Human Resources Manager

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Human Resources Manager

The candidate will partner with office leadership to establish an engaged and high-performing culture, through office and community events and productivity initiatives. Surface potential breakdowns in culture and engagement, and determine and administer appropriate responses, in conjunction with leadership. Assess and manage employee relation issues by conducting internal investigations, including performance interventions and termination recommendations Monitor employee engagement and performance, and provide coaching, counseling, and training, to managers and staff Oversee and manage the work and development of the reporting Human Resources staff. Partner with staff recruiting and hiring managers, to create recruiting strategies; conduct in person interviews and make hiring recommendations. Manage and administer the local office performance management process, including 90-day and annual performance evaluations, Conduct attorney and staff new hire process; including onboarding and orientation, Lead the attorney and staff departure process, Manage electronic and physical personnel files, Oversee the unemployment claim process by reviewing claims and representing the Firm at hearings as necessary, Assist employees with ADA, worker’s compensation and leave of absence related requests, Research federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, and compare internal policies and practices to ensure compliance, Bachelor’s degree, Five (5) or more years of related work experience, Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to analyze data in order to make strategic and operational decisions, Ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations. Ability to build relationships and influence the thinking of business partners, Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities, Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: HUMAN002232

Company info

McDermott Will & Emery
340 Madison Avenue
New York
New York
United States 10173
Website : https://www.mwe.com