Human Resources Director | In-Office to Hybrid (Law Firm)
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CategoryLegal
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LocationLos Angeles, California
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TypeDirect hire
Human Resources Director | Los Angeles, CA | In-Office to Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, California; in-office initially, with a transition to a hybrid schedule over time.
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct report: One HR Specialist
Compensation and Benefits:
Responsibilities:
Location: Los Angeles, California; in-office initially, with a transition to a hybrid schedule over time.
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct report: One HR Specialist
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary: $140,000–$200,000, depending on experience.
- Eligible for discretionary biannual bonuses based on individual performance.
- 401(k).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, including 50% dependent coverage.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Employee referral program.
Responsibilities:
- Advise senior leaders on staffing, organizational needs, workplace practices, and HR priorities.
- Develop practical plans for hiring, retention, employee development, and organizational growth.
- Lead recruiting across attorney, professional, and support roles, and coordinate hiring plans with department leaders.
- Guide compensation reviews and benefits programs, using market information and internal equity considerations to inform recommendations.
- Coach managers on feedback, performance concerns, development, and difficult workplace conversations.
- Oversee employee relations matters, including sensitive concerns and workplace investigations.
- Maintain policies and practices that support compliance across the states where the organization operates, including leave administration and required HR documentation.
- Oversee HR systems, records, reporting, and processes, and coordinate payroll and benefits administration with internal teams and vendors.
- Manage and develop the HR Specialist, set team priorities, and improve HR processes as the organization grows.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
- Experience advising senior leaders while also managing HR work directly.
- Strong knowledge of employment practices, multi-state compliance, compensation, and employee relations.
- Experience coaching managers and overseeing performance management.
- Comfort with HR systems, applicant tracking systems, and workforce reporting.
- Strong judgment, communication skills, and ability to handle confidential matters.
- Experience in a professional services environment is helpful, but law firm experience is not required.
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or a comparable certification is preferred.
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