Crowell & Moring
Manager of Human Resources
Chicago, IL
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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Human Resources Specialists (13-1071) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Provides advice and counsel to managers, supervisors and employees regarding personnel practices, policy and compliance with firm policies and applicable employment laws.
- Responsible for managing and onboarding of staff new hires.
- Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- The Manager will foster partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to client groups and employees that reflect the business objectives of the firm.
- Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals.
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention; responds to employee relations issues as appropriate.
- Tracks HR-related activity and provides monthly and ad hoc reporting to support departmental goals and initiatives.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Documents issues and collaborates with labor and employment counsel and the general counsel's office to report findings and recommendations.
Requirements
- The position requires a Bachelor's Degree.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
- Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding non-legal matters of a complex nature.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, on a prepared and extemporaneous basis with internal and external contacts.
- The position requires a minimum of five years' experience in the areas of employee relations and talent management during which a broad knowledge of the human resource profession was demonstrated.
Nice to have
- Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and governmental compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of immigration laws and processes a plus.
- Experience in a law firm is preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Compensation
- Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits
- Collaborates with the attorney resources department to ensure seamless integration of leave policies and other policies or programs that span across lawyers and professional staff.
Company info
- We are committed to delivering responsive, high-quality, and professional service to our clients and to one another, while continuously elevating standards of excellence across every aspect of our work.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Partners with other HR Managers and HR Director, and takes the lead when appropriate, to deliver on complex HR projects such as talent recruitment and retention, performance evaluations, learning & development, mentoring and sponsorship.
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