Manager of Human Resources

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Crowell & Moring

C

crowell.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Law Practice

Washington, DC

1979

Partnership

79k LinkedIn followers

• The Human Resources Manager will serve as an HR Business Partner supporting key
• areas of human resources including retention of top talent, employee relations,
• employment compliance, and will be an adviser to management on employee-related
• issues for Crowell & Moring’s Chicago office. 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.
• 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.
• Provides advice and counsel to managers, supervisors and employees regarding
• personnel practices, policy and compliance with firm policies and applicable
• employment laws.
• 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.
• 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.
• Interprets and partners with HR team members in the administration of leave
• programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state
• employment laws (FMLA, ADA, PFL, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.)
• for professional staff and lawyers.
• Responsible for managing and onboarding of staff new hires.
• Works closely with other HR team members in the continual development of the
• new hire orientation program; partners with the Learning and Professional
• Development Director and other team members to conduct new hire orientation
• for lawyers, as needed.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the
• management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Tracks HR-related activity and provides monthly and ad hoc reporting to
• support departmental goals and initiatives.
• Conducts full life cycle talent acquisition for professional staff job
• vacancies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Must possess strong conflict management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and
• committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload.
• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external
• contacts, regarding non-legal matters of a complex nature. Requires patience,
• creativity and discretion.
• Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks including resolving
• complaints, counseling managers and employees on the interpretation of
• policies, procedures and agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives by effectively setting
• goals, milestones and meeting completion timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to effectively resolve problems or
• issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices,
• policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS suite to produce quality written communications
• such as memos, spreadsheets, slides, reports, presentations, and standard
• work documents.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and
• governmental compliance requirements. Knowledge of immigration laws and
• processes a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing,
• on a prepared and extemporaneous basis with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply
• critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to
• complex problems.
• The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalent training and experience
• may substitute for education.
• 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. Experience in a law firm is
• preferred.
• Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance
• with applicable laws. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus.
• The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an
• applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and
• other factors.

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for
• US Pay Range
• $120,000—$180,000 USD