Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager Cooley is seeking an HR Manager to join the HR team. About Cooley:
Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley’s success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a ‘one-firm’ culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.

Hybrid Schedule Philosophy:
As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office.

Position summary:

The HR Manager is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated administrative departments. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees in assigned departments through HR guidance on coaching/mentoring, employee relations, counseling/disciplinary actions, compensation, career development and/or recruiting/hiring needs.  Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

Serve as HR manager and business partner to designated administrative departments. Provide HR guidance to those departments as noted below:

Attend periodic meetings with management of respective business units

Monitor the evaluation/feedback process to provide insight into dynamics/structure of designated departments Conduct regular staffing needs assessments with department management and handle the full life-cycle recruitment process for the department, utilizing in-house recruiter for overflow recruiting assistance, as needed

Collaborate with the compensation team during the annual merit & quarterly market review processes to align performance and compensation strategies Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues

Work closely with department management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

Collaborate with department management to identify training programs and professional development goals as well as individual coaching needs; monitor training programs to ensure that training objectives are metWork with assigned groups to create department-specific core competencies and monitor employee progress against department competencies model

Provide guidance and input on department restructures, workforce planning and succession planning

Interpret and advise assigned department management on human resources policies

Route benefit/leave of absence/wellness questions and concerns to benefit department and liaise with department management, as needed Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

Assist HR leadership with various tasks/projects, as assigned

All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:

Required:

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required5+ years of experience in HR (Eligible for consideration…