Human Resources Director

HumCap; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HumCap partners with a growing, multi-state business law firm to identify a Director of Human Resources who will lead the firm's HR function across Texas and California. This highly visible role reports to the COO and collaborates with a Fractional CHRO to drive scalable HR infrastructure and programs.

The Director will oversee HR operations, supervise a small HR team, and partner with firm leaders on workforce planning, recruitment, and development while ensuring compliance and continuous

Qualifications

• Human Resources leadership experience within a law firm.
• Experience designing, implementing, and administering HRIS and payroll systems.
• Experience designing compensation programs and benefits administration.
• Talent acquisition and retention initiatives across multi-state environments.
• Multi-state employment law experience and strong knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience managing and developing HR team members; project and change management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer HRIS and payroll systems.
• Manage compensation programs, benefits administration, and performance management processes.
• Develop and maintain talent acquisition, retention, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of HR programs and processes.
• Directly supervise the HR Manager and HR Coordinator; build team capabilities.

Skills

HR leadership

HR Operations

People programs

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project management

Talent acquisition

Retention initiatives

Performance management

Communication

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Plano, TX (On-Site) Regular Travel Required Between Texas and California Offices

**Experience in a law firm is required**

HumCap is partnering with a growing, multi-state business law firm to identify a Director of Human Resources who will lead and actively manage the firm's HR function during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for HR operations across multiple offices in Texas and California. Reporting to the COO and partnering closely with a Fractional CHRO, the Director of HR will oversee core people programs, lead a small HR team, support firm leadership, and ensure scalable HR infrastructure is in place as the organization continues to grow.

What You'll Do

Lead HR Operations

• Oversee and administer HRIS and payroll systems
• Manage compensation programs, benefits administration, and performance management processes
• Develop and maintain talent acquisition, retention, and employee development initiatives
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of HR programs and processes

Manage and Develop the HR Team

• Directly supervise the HR Manager and HR Coordinator
• Set priorities, assign work, and support professional development
• Build team capabilities to support organizational growth
• Partner with attorneys and firm leaders on workforce planning
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for legal support and administrative positions
• Support hiring initiatives across multiple offices

Ensure Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Serve as a resource for California employment law and multi-state HR practices
• Oversee employee handbook updates, policies, documentation, and recordkeeping

Drive Process Improvement

• Optimize HR systems and workflows
• Develop workforce analytics and reporting related to recruiting, retention, turnover, and headcount
• Support organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Partner with Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, administrative leaders, and firm stakeholders
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and Marketing on cross-functional initiatives
• Support professional development programs, including the Summer Associate Program

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Human Resources leadership experience within a law firm
• Experience designing, implementing, and administering:
• HRIS and payroll systems
• Compensation programs
• Benefits administration
• Talent acquisition and retention initiatives
• Multi-state employment law experience
• Strong knowledge of California employment law
• Experience managing and developing HR team members
• Project management and change management experience
• Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting growth within privately held organizations
• Excellent communication, judgment, and discretion
• Ability to travel regularly between Texas and California offices

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification Highly preferred
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment
• International business experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical HR leadership function within a growing, entrepreneurial law firm with more than 150 legal professionals and staff across Texas and California. The Director of HR will have significant influence on the firm's people strategy, operational effectiveness, and continued growth.