Human Resources Manager

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

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager for a prominent Dallas law firm. You will lead day-to-day HR operations, supervise HR and admin staff, and partner with attorneys and firm leadership on strategy and policy implementation.

The role oversees recruitment for legal staff, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and engagement initiatives in a high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of HR Manager experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Performance management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

HRIS platforms

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

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.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor?s 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.