Human Resources Director

Seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to join our firm-wide management team. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function and serve as a trusted advisor to Firm leadership, delivering high quality HR services, ensuring regulatory compliance and advancing business objectives across the full employee lifecycle. The role is hybrid (onsite 2+ days per week), reporting to the Chief People Officer and based in the Los Angeles office.

• HR operations run smoothly every day with clear priorities, strong workflow management, effective supervision of the HR team and strong partnership across Talent Management
• Core HR programs are executed with excellence and consistency across onboarding and orientation, offboarding, compensation, benefits and 401(k) administration and retirement plan oversight, employee relations, performance management, health and safety, learning and development, recognition and engagement and workforce well-being
• The annual business professional performance evaluation and compensation process is owned end to end, delivered on time and accurately and supported firmwide as needed
• Employee relations matters are handled with sound judgment, discretion and strong documentation, including coaching and counseling, investigations, performance improvement plans, terminations and separations
• Payroll is processed accurately and on schedule, with continuity ensured through firm wide backup support for payroll, benefits, leaves of absence, wellness programs, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and other Talent Management areas, as needed
• Compliance is proactive and audit ready, including policy and practice updates, required filings and related audits and inquiries (EEO 1, California Pay Data Reporting (CRD), -Non-Discrimination Plan, Form 5500) and required training administration (anti-harassment, compliance-related, WVPP)
• HR is data driven and continuously improving through organizational trend analysis and recommendations, strategic ownership of HRIS and HR technology (data integrity, reporting, analytics, AI enabled tools and automation), leadership on Firm initiatives including RFP responses and compensation and salary surveys, active participation on the Retirement Plan Management Committee and advancement of assigned Talent Management initiatives

Education and additional details:

• 7+ years of progressive HR and Talent Management experience, including people leadership and ownership of core HR programs across the employee lifecycle
• ADP HRIS experience including payroll processing and HRIS administration; familiarity with iManage and viDesktop or comparable systems highly preferred
• Demonstrated employee relations and performance management expertise including investigations, performance improvement plans and terminations and separations, with strong documentation and discretion
• Experience administering leaves and accommodations including FMLA, CFRA and ADA with audit-ready processes
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication, presentation, training, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and organizational skills with ability to prioritize, delegate, adapt and meet deadlines
• Experience supporting compensation and benefits administration and strategy, including retirement and 401(k) environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to optimize HR systems, reporting, metrics and technology driven process improvements using AI enabled tools and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree required; SHRM CP or SHRM SCP highly preferred
• Law firm or professional services HR experience highly preferred

Please send resumes to legan@friedmanwilliams.com