Director of Human Resources

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending

401(k)

Paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP seeks a Director of Human Resources to design and deliver HR programs and policies that support firm objectives and personnel across all offices. The Director will develop employment policies, lead recruiting, onboarding, integration, training, and performance management, oversee leave administration, and support compensation and recognition initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience; strong employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (law firm or professional services background a plus).
• Strong employee relations experience and robust understanding of employment laws and policies.
• Business savvy with ability to apply data to inform HR initiatives and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver HR programs and policies that support firm objectives and personnel across offices.
• Lead staff talent management priorities: recruiting, onboarding, integration, training, and performance management.
• Oversee leave administration and ensure compliance and accessibility; support compensation and recognition initiatives; support employee relations and communications.

Skills

Employee relations

HR leadership

Employment law

Data-driven HR

Recruiting

Onboarding

Training

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hodgson Russ, LLP, seeks a Director of Human Resources to design and deliver HR programs and policies that support firm objectives and personnel across all offices. The Director of Human Resources will develop and maintain employment policies covering all aspects of the employee relationship; design and lead staff talent management priorities, including recruiting, onboarding, integration, training, and performance management; oversee the leave administration program, ensuring compliance and accessibility; support compensation and reward and recognition initiatives; support employee relations and communications; and identify, design, and implement other HR projects that align with and support the firm's business objectives. The Director of HR reports to the CHRO and collaborates with attorneys and staff across all teams and offices.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (law firm or professional services background is a plus); strong employee relations experience; a robust understanding of employment laws and policies; business savvy, including the ability to apply data to inform HR initiatives; and a track record of leading with judgment, compassion, credibility, and accountability.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position in Buffalo is $130,000 to $165,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html .

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