Director of Human Resources

Ohagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Coverage

Training & Development

Work from Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm with 26 offices, seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead its HR function from Chicago. You will shape HR strategy, advise firm leadership, and oversee employee relations, policy, investigations, and HR operations across a multi-office environment.

Requirements include 7+ years in HR within law or professional services, strong advisory capabilities to senior leaders, and a Bachelor’s in HR/Business with HR certification a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a law firm or comparable professional-services environment.
• Experience supporting a large, multi-office organization and advising senior leaders.
• Knowledge of employment laws, compliance, investigations, and performance management.
• Ability to translate HR data into practical recommendations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with firm priorities across 26 offices.
• Lead talent management, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and succession planning.
• Oversee investigations, employee relations, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain compliant HR practices across jurisdictions and manage confidential data.
• Oversee HR systems, payroll coordination, benefits, and HR metrics reporting.

Skills

HR leadership

HR strategy

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy & compliance

HR operations

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/Business

HR certification (plus)

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm with more than 440 attorneys and 26 offices, is seeking an experienced, business-minded Director of Human Resources to lead the Firm’s HR function from its Chicago office. This leadership role requires 7+ years of HR experience in a law firm or comparable professional-services environment, with the judgment, discretion, and operational discipline needed to support a sophisticated multi-office organization. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to Firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative professionals; establish consistent HR practices across the Firm; and lead initiatives related to employee relations, performance management, professional staff development, policy, compliance, investigations, HR operations, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• HR strategy and leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Firm priorities, advise leadership on workforce and organizational matters, and promote consistent HR practices across 26 offices.
• Talent and employee experience: Partner on professional staff recruiting, onboarding, engagement, development, retention, succession planning, and performance management.
• Employee relations and investigations: Advise on complex employee matters, conduct or oversee investigations, manage disciplinary and separation processes, and support a respectful, high-performing workplace culture.
• Compliance, policy, and risk: Maintain compliant HR practices across jurisdictions, update and communicate policies, manage employment documentation, and exercise sound judgment with confidential information.
• HR operations and reporting: Oversee HR systems, records, payroll and benefits coordination, office-manager support, and HR metrics that inform leadership decisions.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a law firm or comparable professional-services environment required.
• Experience supporting a large, complex, multi-office organization.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, employee relations, investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, terminations, and severance matters.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders on sensitive personnel matters and translate HR data into practical recommendations.
• Experience developing HR policies, programs, systems, and processes across multiple locations.
• ADP or comparable HRIS/payroll systems experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; advanced education or HR certification a plus.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to work four days per week in the Firm’s Chicago office.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Home
• Free Food & Snacks in Office
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $150,000 to $240,000