Human Resources Manager

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting, a well-established Dallas law firm, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations and supervise HR staff. The role partners with attorneys, managers, and firm leadership to drive employee relations and performance management.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in HR management within professional services, strong knowledge of employment law, and hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of HR Manager experience.
• Previous law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising and developing employees.
• Strong background in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach HR and administrative staff.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for legal staff positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and recruiting strategies.
• Manage new-hire onboarding and orientation.
• Partner on employee relations and policy application.
• Serve as HR resource to attorneys, managers, and staff.
• Lead annual performance review process for attorneys and staff.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate firm events and manage budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate on firm-wide initiatives and special projects.
• Assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Perform additional HR management responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

HR operations

Coaching/mentoring

Stakeholder partnership

Policy implementation

Employee engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its team. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day HR operations, supervising HR and administrative staff, and partnering closely with attorneys, managers, and firm leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of HR management experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment, and a strong background in employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to HR and administrative support teams
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for legal staff positions, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate selection, and offer negotiations
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
• Manage new-hire onboarding, including orientation, policy training, and integration into the firm
• Partner with the Director of Human Resources on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of firm policies
• Serve as a trusted HR resource to attorneys, managers, and staff
• Manage and continuously improve the annual performance review process for attorneys and staff
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Coordinate firm events and manage associated budgets
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, procedures, and the overall employee experience
• Develop and maintain HR policies and departmental procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Collaborate with other departments on firm-wide initiatives and special projects
• Assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Perform additional HR management responsibilities as needed

Human Resources Manager

A well-established Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its team. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day HR operations, supervising HR and administrative staff, and partnering closely with attorneys, managers, and firm leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of HR management experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment, and a strong background in employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of HR Manager experience
• Previous law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred
• Experience supervising and developing employees
• Strong background in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
• Solid knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance
• Experience working with HRIS platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on while also serving in a leadership capacity. The HR Manager will have significant interaction with firm leadership and the opportunity to make an impact across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, engagement, and overall HR operations.