HR Leader, Law Firm: Employee Relations & Talent Strategy

Gainor Staffing; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a senior HR leader to support attorneys, professional staff, and firm leadership in a high-caliber law firm. The role centers on employee relations, leadership coaching, talent retention, and compliance within a sophisticated professional services environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HR experience with strong employee relations expertise, and law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience with expertise in employee relations
• Law firm experience strongly preferred
• Experience conducting complex workplace investigations and advising senior leaders
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, USERRA
• Immigration knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise partners, firm leadership, and managers on employee relations, performance, policy, compliance, and workforce matters
• Lead complex investigations involving attorneys and professional staff and partner with internal and employment counsel as needed
• Coach leaders on difficult employee situations, conflict resolution, performance management, and policy interpretation
• Oversee leave administration and provide guidance on accommodations and employment law requirements
• Lead firmwide HR initiatives involving retention, performance evaluations, training, mentoring, and employee engagement
• Analyze HR data and employee feedback to strengthen policies, programs, and talent strategies

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Executive communication

Project management

Immigration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Gainor Staffing is seeking a senior HR leader to support attorneys, professional staff, and firm leadership in a high-caliber law firm. The role centers on employee relations, leadership coaching, talent retention, and compliance within a sophisticated professional services environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HR experience with strong employee relations expertise, and law firm experience is strongly preferred.