Human Resources Manager

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Human Resources Manager

The candidate will develops, shapes and strengthens organizational culture and employee engagement through innovative Human Resources programs in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, compensation administration, and training and development. Partners with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director, Human Resources Regional Senior Manager, and department heads in the development, implementation and standardization of Firm policies and procedures and general operations of the Firm. Regularly provides Chief Human Resources Officer and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager with status updates concerning HR-related matters including, but not limited to, employee relations, discipline issues and office management concerns. Manages the daily activities of Human Resources. Recruitment and Termination Process. Facilitates new hire orientation, including benefits, as needed. Partners with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director, and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager to oversee staffing recruitment activities, including establishing recruitment procedures and vendor relationships; reviewing and monitoring staffing requirements; conducting interviews, employment references and verifications. Manages employee terminations and conducts exit interviews, as necessary. Handles unemployment process, including representation at unemployment hearings, if necessary. Partners with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager to develop and evaluate training programs for professional staff. Consults with department heads on appropriate training needs for staff. Partners with Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs for the professional staff/office. In collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager, directs, develops and administers professional staff performance management. Oversees annual performance appraisal process, manages performance evaluation online system and coaches and counsels managers and supervisors in creating substantive staff performance evaluations and performance improvement plans when needed. Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance. Manages the compensation process in collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager. Manages the discipline process, including documentation and follow up. Consults with Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager on advanced discipline issues and involuntary terminations. Conducts internal investigations in collaboration with Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager. Provides employee relations coaching and counseling to managers. Manages employee relations concerns. Manages all leaves of absence programs, including disability, FMLA and LOA; performs HRIS data entry, in collaboration with Human Resources Regional Senior Manager, the Firm's Administration & Leave Supervisor, and Benefits and Payroll departments to resolve issues. Manages the accommodation process in accordance with ADA standards in collaboration with Human Resources Regional Senior Manager, the Firm's Administration & Leave Supervisor. Manages employee status changes, transfers and promotions in collaboration with Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager. Liaises with Firm HR Professionals and Office Administrative Director to coordinate consistency across all offices' practices, policies and procedures. In collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director, Human Resources Regional Senior Manager, and Firm Counsel, responds to various federal and state employment law compliance agencies, as necessary. Maintains current knowledge of federal and state employment and wage and hour laws. Assures that Firm employment, safety, employee relations and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with applicable provisions of federal and state labors laws, including appropriate record keeping and file maintenance. Consults with labor attorneys, as needed. In collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Office Administrative Director and Human Resources Regional Senior Manager, develops programs, policies, procedures and controls regarding employment activities; analyzes staffing, attrition, productivity and other employment statistics. Utilizes and maintains HRIS system in evaluating employee and headcount data. In collaboration with Human Resources Regional Senior Manager, regularly interfaces with the Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits departments in the New York office in order to appropriately administer Firm policies. Current knowledge of Human Resources field, procedures, best practices and trends. Broad knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws. Knowledge of Firm policies and practices. Knowledge of relevant Firm software programs (e.g., Workday, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new software and operating systems. Demonstrated experience with leading and supervising others. Ability to coordinate and implement projects, processes and change management. Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities. Ability to organize and prioritize work and delegate effectively. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates close attention to detail. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills. Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality. Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment. Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment. Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.

Company info

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
525 University Avenue
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : 650-470-4500
Fax : 650-470-4570
Website : https://www.skadden.com/