Human Resources Business Partner

Latham & Watkins LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for their Washington D.C. office. The successful candidate will implement Human Capital strategies and support performance optimization. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in human resources are required. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being and inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement Human Capital & Talent strategies.
• Manage people-related projects and processes.
• Support department leadership with performance optimization efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on human resources topics.
• Promote effective work practices.

Skills

Knowledge of human resources functions

Effective communication skills

Teamwork in a customer-service focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Four (4) years of relevant experience

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Human Resources Business Partner is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team and will be responsible for implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies in actionable deliverables within practice offices or global functions, while championing colleague well-being and enabling a work environment that is equitable and offers fair treatment, transparency, inclusiveness, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect. This role will be located in our Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies inclusive of engagement strategies, optimized performance, and professional development
• Managing people-related projects, programs, and processes to ensure compliance and completion
• Supporting department leadership with performance optimization efforts, including talent development and acquisition, resource management, and colleague training programs
• Serving as a trusted advisor to office leadership and colleagues by providing advice and guidance across all human resources topics, inclusive of employee relations and policy adherence
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a best-in-class customer-service focus
• Display effective communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) years of additional relevant experience, preferably
• Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organization, preferably
• Experience in coordinating and managing complex employee relations matters, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.