Law Firm Human Resources Manager

Overview

Boutique firm located in Troy seeks a dynamic HR professional to join our team! The successful candidate will have a strong generalist foundation and will be an integral member of our management team.

• Lead HR functions: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and benefits administration
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
• Design and manage performance review processes and professional development programs
• Advise firm leadership on workforce planning and organizational design

• Serve on a management team that supports the President and firm leadership
• Participate in strategic planning, growth initiatives, and change management efforts
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and retention initiatives
• Develop and report on HR metrics and dashboards, including staffing, turnover, engagement, and organizational health

• Assist in the selection, implementation, and administration of a modern HRIS (e.g., Bamboo
  
  HR, Rippling)
• Partner with accounting and finance on payroll, benefits, budgeting, and compensation planning
• Support audits, insurance renewals, and risk management initiatives

• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field (required)
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or PHR strongly preferred

• 5-8 years of practical HR experience in a law firm or other professional-services environment, with direct responsibility for day-to-day HR operations (payroll, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, compliance, and employee relations)
• Demonstrated experience leading HR operations, compliance, and employee relations
• Experience working directly with executive leadership
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing HRIS platforms (Bamboo
  
  HR, Rippling, or similar)
• Prior experience in an IP or patent-focused firm is a plus

• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Strong leadership, judgment, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters
• Analytical and systems-oriented, with experience building scalable HR processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth environment
• High level Excel expertise

Our firm s global reach and trusted relationships with Fortune 500 clients highlight our strong reputation and commitment to excellence. We would love to have you on our team!