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 met

• Work 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 required
• 5+ years of experience in HR (Eligible for consideration of Senior designation with 7+ years applicable experience in the field with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles, mastery of assigned area and demonstrated ability to work more independently.)
• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or related field

• Prior law firm experience

• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines

• HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred

• Prior HRIS experience (e.g., Workday)

• Supervisory or management experience

Competencies:

• Comfortable speaking in large group setting
• Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding department information
• Ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
• Strong…