Human Resources Manager

At GMKE, we know that great talent is the key to achieving the best outcomes for our clients and customers. For the last 18 years, our talented attorneys have built a distinguished reputation as unyielding advocates to insureds facing litigation and trusted partners to insurance companies seeking to responsibly manage liabilities. We’ve done this by putting our mission at the center of everything we do, living our values, and taking a real approach to every case – resulting in consistently excellent outcomes in the courtroom.

Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser and Eidex is a premier civil defense firm in the Southeast building the future of insurance defense to ensure the best outcome for every carrier and every insured, in every case. Our values – sincerely diligent, honorably competitive, accountable, client serving, and united in collaboration – shape the way we approach each case and every relationship, acting as our guiding light in all that we do.

GMKE is more than just a firm; it’s a community of diverse, growth-minded people, each drawn to our dynamic environment and mission, as we expand our reach throughout the Southeast.

The Human Resources Manager will be the main point of contact for our 85-person law firm, supporting attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. This role is both strategic and operational, serving as the primary HR resource for the firm as well as maintaining compliance, strong employee relations, and a professional, collaborative culture. The person will report into the firm’s Chief Operating Officer.

• HR Operations & Strategy
• Manage all HR functions as a lead HR professional
• Develop and maintain firm HR policies, employee handbook, and procedures
• Oversee HR systems, vendors, and records management
• Serve as HRIS administrator; provide system support and troubleshoot user issues
• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Assist with recruitment for attorneys and staff
• Coordinate with partners, senior associates and leads on hiring needs
• Manage onboarding, orientation, and initial training for new hires
• Oversee background checks, offer letters, and employment documentation
• Employee Relations
• Serve as first point of contact for employee concerns and HR inquiries
• Assist with workplace investigations and recommending appropriate actions
• Support performance improvement, coaching, and disciplinary processes
• Foster a respectful, professional workplace culture
• Performance Management & Training
• Support annual performance review process for attorneys and staff
• Support mentoring, evaluation, and feedback programs
• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
• Administer payroll, benefits, and leave programs (with external vendors as applicable)
• Support compensation planning and annual salary review processes
• Manage benefits enrollment, renewals, and employee communications
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Manage workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, and ADA accommodations
• Support audits and employment-related reporting

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of HR experience in a law firm environment (preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of HR function and best practices
• Excellent judgment, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Comfortable working directly with partners and senior leadership

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GMKE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, fully complying with state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve, recognizing that varied perspectives and experiences enhance both our workplace and our approach to client needs.