HR Manager

Saltu Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltu Staffing is seeking a Human Resources Manager for a law firm client. The role is based in New York with regular travel to San Francisco and Palo Alto, and a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the NY office.

You will lead onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with California HR laws, supported by Workday and HRIS. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in HR and at least 5 years of HR experience in a large organization, ideally with law‑firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in a large organization; law‑firm experience helpful.
• Strong knowledge of California HR laws and regulations.
• Experience with Workday and automated HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Own onboarding, including new‑hire paperwork and first‑day resources.
• Independently handle employee relations and performance management.
• Verify I‑9s and monitor visa/immigration documentation.
• Supervise HR team and coordinate with HR Director and counsel.
• Track and report HR data; ensure confidentiality and compliance.
• Support timecard review and termination processing with Payroll.
• Travel to SF and Palo Alto offices as needed; interact with local admins.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Our Law Firm client is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide HR support to its U.S. offices, with particular focus on the Bay Area, while working closely with local Office Administrators. This is a full‑time, exempt position based in the New York office, with regular travel required to the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and elevate HR‑related issues to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Independently manage basic employee relations and performance management matters.
• Own local staff onboarding, including collecting new‑hire paperwork and reviewing first‑day information and resources.
• Partner with the HR Director and immigration counsel to track employees working under visa sponsorship.
• Verify new‑hire I‑9 documentation to confirm employment eligibility, including monitoring visa and alien documentation expiration dates and requesting updated documentation as needed.
• Maintain employee personnel files in compliance with California law, upholding strict confidentiality of all employee records.
• Partner with the local Office Administrator and Payroll team on termination processing to ensure compliance with state final‑pay requirements.
• Support administration of HR policies, researching answers as needed.
• Assist with tracking and approving timecards for legal secretaries and paralegals.
• Manage members of the HR team.
• Support firmwide HR initiatives as needed.
• Screen staff new hires in partnership with the Staff Recruiter and Office Administrator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of human resources experience in a large organization, preferably within a professional services environment; prior law‑firm experience helpful.
• Extensive knowledge of California HR‑related laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with Workday.
• Ability to manage employee data utilizing an automated HRIS.
• Strong word‑processing and data‑entry skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and coordinate resolution of HR problems and inaccuracies.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively over the telephone, often in stressful situations.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Ability to use independent judgment and manage confidential information.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must be a self‑starter able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to maintain effective relationships with coworkers and employees.
• Must be a successful team player.
• Ability to work in a multi‑task environment using planning and prioritization skills to manage workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to serve as a team lead to successfully complete approved projects and upgrades.
• Ability to work overtime for several weeks during seasonal hiring periods (e.g., Summer Associates March–May, Fall Associates September–November) and other times as required.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Hybrid role requiring at least three days per week (60%) in the New York office; up to two days per week (40%) may be performed remotely.
• Must be available to regularly travel to both the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices as needed.
• Full‑time position with a standard 37.5‑hour work week; flexible schedule as approved by the Office Administrator.
• Must be available to work occasional weekends and evenings to meet job requirements.