Crowell & Moring

Manager of Human Resources

Chicago, IL

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$180kDetected 9 days ago

ComplianceRecruitingHRPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsIntellectual PropertyCommunicationMentoringPublic Speaking

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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