Human Resources Manager

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Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities: Proactively works with office and practice leaders (e.g. Office Managing Partner and Director of Administration) and department heads to align and execute HR programs and initiatives in support of business plans and objectives, including overseeing office activities and programs including annual Health Fair, Staff Appreciation Day activities and Staff Recognition Program. Manages locally escalated Employee Relations and other complex situations. Coordinate with Employment Counsel as appropriate. Advise managers on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. Supports resolution of performance issues, disciplinary matters and corrective action process. Ensure all staff overtime reports are accurate prior to payroll processing. Participates in various staff salary surveys as needed. Participates in budget allocation for staff merit salary increases and bonus process. Administers annual staff performance evaluations. Assess and maintain headcount documentation for review/strategic planning. Conduct new hire orientations for attorneys and staff. Communicate firm policies and procedures. Work with US HR benefits team matters, staff leave of absence, worker’s compensation claims and any staff payroll matters. Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and firm programs. Collaborates with senior management in the preparation and maintenance of the Houston Office HR budget. Works closely with HR central functions (recruiting, learning & development, compensation, benefits and well-being, etc.) to develop HR programs and policies and implement them locally. Local administration of processes such as short and long term disability claims, worker’s compensation claims, leaves of absence and payroll questions. Support administration of benefits and well-being programs. Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and firm programs. Coordinate with recruitment team to identify hiring needs, develop hiring strategies and support interview and selection process; maintain Houston office job description folder. Administer orientation activities and ensure successful transfer to the firm, including technology training, benefits, introduction to the local office, etc. Manage the execution of HR transactions for life cycle of employee (e.g. onboarding, US work authorization/ visas, alternative work schedules / remote work arrangements, secondments, transfers, leaves and separations) either in local office or in partnership with national teams. Administer Performance Appraisal process for attorneys and business services staff. Partner with Compensation team to participate in salary surveys; review and analyze market data and internal information to maintain internal equity and maintain market competitiveness. Works with the U.S. Attorney Student Recruitment team to oversee the management of the Summer Associate program in Houston, including orientation, work assignments, evaluations, events, mentors, training, diversity initiatives, budget and offer process in coordination with program leaders. Manage the recruitment process for law students and clerks; screen resumes, coordinate on-campus interview schedules, in-office interviews, communications and events; maintain relationships with law school career services professionals; initiate 1L and diversity affinity group outreach events; facilitates meetings, set recruiting strategy, prepares reports working with the Hiring Partner; coordinates the office recruiting activities with the efforts of the other MB offices. Partner with Learning & Development and the HR Compliance Administrator to ensure the collection, maintenance and administration of information related to CLEs, bar admission and other requirements. Handle the array of HR processes that include new hire orientation, lateral integration, mentoring, separations, exit interviews, leaves of absence, part time, client and international secondments, visas, bar admission and bar dues; provide information on firm policies and procedures for HR and as outlined in the various online manuals; responsible for the data entry and integrity for applicant, CLE and HRIS data. Proactively initiate diversity ideas to ensure we attract a diverse candidate pool and that we retain diverse lawyers who are hired. Prepare the budget for recruiting and development and manage the expenses to the budget; participate in national projects as needed; assist with documenting HR procedures for use of all members of department.

Additional Information

Job ID: 2022-4695

Company info

Mayer Brown LLP
700 Louisiana Street Suite 3400
Houston
Texas
United States 77002
Fax : 713-238-4888
Website : https://www.mayerbrown.com/