Human Resources Manager

Mack & Associates, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Mack & Associates, Ltd. in Chicago is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its office. This hands-on role works directly with firm leadership and covers employee relations, talent management, staff leadership, HR administration, and workplace operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and discreet, with 5+ years in HR within a law firm. The position offers a competitive salary up to $130,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a law firm.
• Experience managing employees and advising on employee relations and performance matters.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with leadership and employees at all levels.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR function and advise leadership on HR matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruiting to departures.
• Oversee recruiting and onboarding for admin and support roles.
• Provide leadership and oversight to support personnel and develop staff.
• Manage employee relations and address sensitive workplace issues.
• Support a positive culture through engagement initiatives and communications.
• Oversee HR administration and benefits; maintain records and HRIS data.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and practices.
• Oversee office operations, services, and facilities management.
• Partner with leadership on organizational improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independence & collaboration

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

A highly-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its Chicago office. This is a hands-on, highly visible role working directly with firm leadership that combines employee relations, talent management, staff leadership, HR administration, and workplace operations. The ideal candidate is approachable, proactive, and highly organized, with the judgment and discretion to handle sensitive employee matters while building strong relationships throughout the organization. This position offers a competitive salary of up to $130,000 depending on experience, plus bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, medical coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and a generous hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager:

• Lead the day-to-day HR function, serving as a trusted resource to leadership and employees on workplace policies, employee concerns, performance matters, and other HR-related issues.
• Manage the employee lifecycle from recruiting and hiring through onboarding, development, performance management, engagement, retention, and departures, ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Oversee recruiting and onboarding efforts for administrative and support positions, including developing job descriptions, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring new hires receive the necessary training, resources, and information.
• Provide leadership and oversight to support personnel, establishing expectations, managing workloads, addressing performance issues, providing coaching, and identifying opportunities for professional development.
• Manage employee relations and workplace concerns, using sound judgment and discretion when addressing sensitive situations and advising leadership on appropriate next steps.
• Support a positive and collaborative workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, internal communication, events, and other efforts designed to strengthen morale and retention.
• Oversee HR administration and benefits, including maintaining employee records and HRIS information, coordinating benefit changes and enrollments, and ensuring HR processes are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment requirements, keeping current on relevant regulations and assisting leadership with policies, documentation, and employment practices.
• Oversee office and workplace operations, including office services, supplies, vendors, facilities, building management, and other administrative needs to ensure a professional and well-functioning environment.
• Partner with leadership on organizational needs and improvements, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, staffing, employee experience, and overall operational effectiveness.

Qualifications of the Human Resources Manager:

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience in a law firm environment required.
• Experience managing employees and providing guidance on employee relations and performance matters required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with leadership and employees at all levels.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office.