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Manager, Human Resources

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Houston
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AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in HR, 5 years' HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of personnel practices, and the ability to manage confidential matters and stressful situations effectively.
  • You will guide talent management, address employee relations, ensure compliance, manage policies, and lead HR projects while fostering relationships and developing your team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a Human Resources emphasis
  • 5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a professional services or legal environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills both oral and written
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration
  • Strong understanding of state and federal requirements and regulations
  • Ability to work discreetly and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems; recommend and implement solutions; and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints
  • Practices a spirit of continuous improvement
  • Exercises flexibility and sound judgment at all times and in all situations
  • Ability to respond calmly, efficiently and effectively in stressful situations
  • Responsive, and ability to be available, including outside of regular business hours in an emergency or high priority situation
  • Ability to take ownership of special projects or make major contributions

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with managers and directors across the firm as an HR Business Partner, providing strategic advice on talent management, employee relations, compliance, workforce planning and succession planning
  • Manage complex employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations and offer recommendations for disciplinary action, performance improvement plans, and terminations
  • Provide day-to-day performance management guidance (e.g. coaching, counseling, etc.)
  • Manage the firm’s compliance obligations as a federal contractor through in-depth analysis and reporting
  • Manage the firm’s employee accommodations process to maintain ADA compliance
  • Work with managers and recruiting to maintain job descriptions
  • Write, update and manage human resource policies and procedures for the firm, ensuring that all policies are accurate and updated on all firm resources
  • Develop and administer programs, policies, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the firm
  • Deliver innovative solutions to meet firm needs; lead the development and implementation of a variety of human resources projects of broad scope
  • Assess the competitiveness of the firm’s compensation strategy through data-driven market research and completing and participation in industry salary surveys
  • Remain current on HR related and legal industry subject matter; recommend, evaluate and/or make changes appropriate changes to policies and procedures
  • Maintain positive working relationships with internal & external customers, and vendors
  • Provide leadership and overall development of direct reports

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Human Resources Manager role?

The primary focus of the Human Resources Manager role is to establish strategic partnerships across the firm to deliver value-added services to both management and employees, aligning with the organization’s core business principles.

What are the key responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager?

Key responsibilities include collaborating with managers as an HR Business Partner, managing complex employee relations issues, providing performance management guidance, ensuring compliance with federal contractor obligations, maintaining employee accommodations processes, managing HR policies, delivering innovative HR solutions, assessing compensation strategies, and providing leadership to direct reports.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree with a Human Resources emphasis is required, along with 5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a professional services or legal environment.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of personnel administration principles, understanding of state and federal regulations, ability to handle confidential information, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to respond effectively in stressful situations.

How does the firm support employee development?

The firm supports employee development by providing leadership and overall development for direct reports, offering innovative HR initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the organization.

Are there any specific compliance responsibilities?

Yes, the Human Resources Manager will manage the firm’s compliance obligations as a federal contractor, maintain ADA compliance for employee accommodations, and ensure that all HR policies and procedures are accurate and updated.

Is this position fully remote?

No, this position requires presence in the office from time to time as per the firm’s hybrid work policy.

What employee benefits are offered by the firm?

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave, among other benefits.

How does the firm ensure equal employment opportunities?

Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complies with all applicable federal laws related to affirmative action and non-discrimination. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

How can applicants request accommodations during the application process?

Applicants requiring assistance or accommodation should contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com, providing their contact information and a description of their accessibility issue for case-by-case determination.

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Mission & Purpose

We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3,500 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; consumer markets; transport; technology; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact. Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg