Human Resources Manager
Job Description
A well-established Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its team. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day HR operations, supervising HR and administrative staff, and partnering closely with attorneys, managers, and firm leadership.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of HR management experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment, and a strong background in employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR operations.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to HR and administrative support teams
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment for legal staff positions, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate selection, and offer negotiations
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
- Manage new-hire onboarding, including orientation, policy training, and integration into the firm
- Partner with the Director of Human Resources on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of firm policies
- Serve as a trusted HR resource to attorneys, managers, and staff
- Manage and continuously improve the annual performance review process for attorneys and staff
- Lead employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
- Coordinate firm events and manage associated budgets
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, procedures, and the overall employee experience
- Develop and maintain HR policies and departmental procedures
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Collaborate with other departments on firm-wide initiatives and special projects
- Assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Perform additional HR management responsibilities as needed
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 3+ years of HR Manager experience
- Previous law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred
- Experience supervising and developing employees
- Strong background in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
- Solid knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance
- Experience working with HRIS platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on while also serving in a leadership capacity. The HR Manager will have significant interaction with firm leadership and the opportunity to make an impact across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, engagement, and overall HR operations.
Meet The Recruiter
Regan Jackson
Sr. Direct-Hire Recruiter
Regan graduated from Texas Tech University in 2003 with her Bachelor’s in Marketing. She then went to graduate school at St. Thomas University, where she received her MBA. She started working for Burnett in June 2005 in Houston.
Regan was a Senior Account Executive for five years. In this role, she was the liaison between the client and each specialty division to ensure the highest quality customer service and proven results. In 2010, Regan moved into a direct-hire recruiter role. She has been successful in filling all different types of positions for clients across several industries. In 2013, her husband’s job transferred them to Dallas, and she is now a Sr. Direct-Hire Recruiter for Choice Specialists in Dallas, Texas. She enjoys what she does and is passionate about helping candidates and companies grow!
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