Human Resources Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to assigned administrative departments, guiding employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.

You will partner with department leaders to align people strategies with business goals, coach managers on investigations and conflicts, support compensation planning, onboarding, and policy interpretation, and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive HR experience.
• At least 5 years in an HR Business Partner or similar strategic role.
• Experience in a law firm environment strongly preferred; professional services or consulting.
• Strong background in employee relations, talent management, performance management, compensation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with department leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Support compensation administration, market pricing, and annual planning.
• Coach managers on performance issues, conflicts, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Lead or support talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and knowledge of employment laws.

Skills

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Performance Management

Organizational Consulting

HRIS Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS Systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted consultant to assigned administrative departments
Partner with department leaders to align people strategies with business objectives
Provide guidance on employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, workforce planning, and policy interpretation
Build relationships with leaders to understand business goals, workforce challenges, and talent needs
Advise on organizational structure, succession planning, and talent strategies
Support organizational change initiatives and employee engagement
Coach managers on employee relations issues, performance concerns, workplace conflicts, conduct matters, and policy interpretation
Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend resolutions
Support performance management, including goal setting, evaluations, coaching, and development planning
Support compensation administration, market pricing, promotional reviews, salary recommendations, and annual compensation planning
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on recruitment strategies and workforce planning
Participate in candidate selection and interviews as needed
Support onboarding efforts
Ensure consistent application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures
Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations
Recommend policy and process improvements
Support implementation of HR initiatives, programs, and projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• At least 5 years in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Employee Relations, or similar strategic HR role
• Experience supporting leaders in a law firm environment strongly preferred; professional services, consulting, or similarly complex environment considered
• Strong background in employee relations, talent management, performance management, compensation, and organizational consulting
• Sound business judgment and a consultative approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong employee relations, conflict resolution, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines
• Trusted, professional, and discreet, with a strong commitment to confidentiality
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, talent management, and performance management while providing strategic HR consulting to align people strategies with business objectives. Proficient in HRIS systems and knowledgeable in federal, state, and local employment laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Organizational Consulting
• HRIS Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Compensation Administration
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Policy Interpretation
• Conflict Resolution
• Investigative Skills
• Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Highly Organized
• Detail-Oriented
• Consultative Approach
• Discretion

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources
• Law Firm Environment
• Professional Services
• Consulting
• Employment Laws

Tools & Technologies

• HRIS Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook