Human Resources Manager

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations and support attorneys and staff in Dallas. This hands-on leadership role balances people leadership with recruiting, onboarding, performance management and employee engagement.

The HR Manager will supervise the HR team, partner with firm leadership, and help ensure HR programs sustain a high-performing, professional workplace across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of HR management experience, law firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience leading and developing employees with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and privacy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office; HR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: supervise the HR team and support staff with coaching and feedback.
• Staff recruiting: manage full-cycle recruitment for legal staff with hiring managers.
• Onboarding: oversee new-hire onboarding and orientation.
• Employee relations: partner on employee relations matters with discretion.
• HR Advisory: provide practical guidance to attorneys, managers and staff.
• Performance Management: oversee annual performance reviews and consistency.
• Engagement and culture: lead firm events and recognition programs.
• HR operations: streamline processes and maintain HR documentation.
• Budget management: develop and monitor budgets for firm events.
• Collaboration: work with Marketing, Accounting and other departments.
• DEI initiatives: assist the Firm's DEI Committee with programs.
• Compliance: help ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication

Discretion

Organizational skills

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team and play a key leadership role in supporting our attorneys and professional staff.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an HR professional who enjoys balancing people leadership, employee relations, recruiting, performance management and employee engagement. The HR Manager will supervise members of the HR and administrative support teams, partner closely with attorneys and firm leadership, and help ensure our HR programs and practices support a high-performing, professional and engaging workplace.

What You\'ll Do

• Leadership: Supervise the HR team, Receptionist, Executive Legal Secretaries and Word Processing, providing coaching, mentorship and ongoing performance feedback.
• Staff recruiting: Manage full-cycle recruitment for legal staff positions, partnering with hiring managers on position requirements, candidate selection, interviews and offers.
• Onboarding: Oversee new-hire onboarding and orientation to ensure employees feel welcomed, prepared and connected from day one.
• Employee relations: Partner with the Director of Human Resources on employee relations matters, applying Firm policies fairly, consistently and with appropriate discretion.
• HR Advisory: Provide practical guidance to attorneys, managers and staff on workplace and HR matters.
• Performance Management: Oversee and continuously improve the annual performance review process for attorneys and staff, ensuring timely completion and consistent application of standards.
• Engagement and culture: Lead Firm events, recognition programs and other initiatives designed to build connection, engagement, morale and retention.
• HR operations: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen the employee experience and maintain effective HR procedures and documentation.
• Manage event budgets: Develop and monitor budgets for Firm events, balancing employee experience with responsible cost management.
• Collaboration: Work with Marketing, Accounting and other departments on Firm initiatives, surveys and special projects.
• DEI initiatives: Assist the Firm\'s DEI Committee with Firmwide programs and initiatives.
• Compliance: Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local employment laws and HR best practices.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of HR management experience, law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing employees.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to make an impact across the Firm. The Human Resources Manager will have meaningful interaction with attorneys, managers and staff while helping shape the programs, processes and experiences that support our people and our culture.

We\'re looking for someone who is approachable, solutions-oriented and comfortable taking ownership while bringing sound judgment, professionalism and a genuine commitment to developing people and improving the employee experience.