Human Resources Manager

Haley Stuart Group; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Bonus potential

Generous PTO

Professional growth

Job summary

Haley Stuart Group is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Bergen County, NJ to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership. The role focuses on firmwide HR operations, employee relations, and talent strategy across multiple offices.

You will influence HR policy, lead performance management, and support recruitment, onboarding, and retention in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, on-site position with strong growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred.
• HR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership on firmwide HR initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.
• Lead employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary processes, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Evaluate and improve HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist with workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Oversee performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner internally on benefits administration and leave management.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and organizational structures.
• Provide reporting and analysis on HR trends and workforce metrics.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruiting support

Policy development

Reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

Human Resources Manager: Bergen County, NJ: $125,000–$140,000+

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to join a sizable law firm in Bergen County. This role serves as a key partner to senior leadership and plays a central role in firmwide HR operations. The position offers strong visibility, meaningful impact on employee relations and talent strategy, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting attorneys and professional staff across multiple offices.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
• High-visibility role partnering directly with senior leadership
• Opportunity to influence HR strategy and employee experience
• Stable firm with strong infrastructure and long-term growth
• Team-oriented culture with cross-office collaboration

Human Resources Manager Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401K with employer contribution
• Bonus potential
• Generous PTO
• Professional growth and advancement opportunity

Human Resources Manager Position responsibilities are

• Partner with leadership on firmwide HR initiatives and day-to-day HR operations
• Lead employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary processes, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Evaluate and improve HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Assist with workforce planning and staffing needs
• Oversee performance review processes and employee development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Partner internally on benefits administration and leave management
• Maintain and update job descriptions and organizational structures
• Provide reporting and analysis on HR trends and workforce metrics

Human Resources Manager position requirements are

• Approximately 5–10 years of progressive HR experience
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in employee relations and performance management
• Experience supporting attorneys and professional staff
• Ability to build credibility with leadership and staff at all levels
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and problem-solving ability
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person