Human Resources Manager

Vergara Miller Law Firm; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vergara Miller Law Firm in Missouri City, Texas is seeking an HR Manager to lead and manage workforce initiatives that align with our mission of changing lives. This role involves talent acquisition strategies, performance management, and facilitating effective communication across teams.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within HR roles, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills. Join us and help foster a culture where family comes first, both for our clients and our staff.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills and experience in HR roles.
• Ability to manage and engage a workforce effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Active role in the Leadership Team and strategic planning.
• Develop talent acquisition strategies and pipelines.
• Lead and manage recruitment and training teams.
• Facilitate firm-wide communication on policies and updates.
• Manage employee benefits and HR administration.

Skills

Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR roles

Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills

Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

Prompt, reliable and highly organized

IT proficiency including ATS, Google Platform, Zoom, Drop Box

Job description

The HR Manager position requires leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and exemplary dedication to the Vergara Miller Law Firm’s core value statement of Family comes first and we treat our clients like family. We change families' lives. The position requires initiative, a strong work ethic, and keen attention to detail.

The position ensures that the firm's workforce is effectively managed, engaged, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations; it requires leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and exemplary dedication towards the Vergara Miller Law Firm’s mission of “changing people’s lives"''.

Skills

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR roles
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Prompt, reliable and highly organized.
• IT proficiency including ATS (Applicant Tracking System), Google Platform (G-Drive, G-Chat, G-docs, G-meet, G-sheet), Zoom, Drop Box
• Handles calls, messages, emails, meetings & speaking with people within/out of the company in the HR setting
• Communicates in detail of goals, tasks and challenges in order to support the company hiring and HR needs.

Task and Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Active role in the Leadership Team
• Attend weekly L10 meetings
• Participate in book clubs
• Develop strategies and rollout plans to execute the firm’s vision and goals
• Provide weekly updates to management on goals and focuses

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management

• Build talent acquisition strategies and pipelines
• Organize and attend recruiting and HR events
• Develop pay bands

3. Performance Management & Training

• Lead, Manage, and provide Accountability (LMA) for HR, Recruitment, and Training teams
• Assist in 30-60-90 day performance management
• Collaborate with Training & Development Manager on employee growth plans
• Help develop improvement plans for underperforming team members
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to leadership
• Maintain training and employee performance evaluations

4. Employee Engagement & Communications

• Facilitate firm-wide communication on policies, updates, and initiatives
• Organize team-building events (birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, etc.)
• Build trust within the team through engagement activities
• Ensure accurate scheduling and shift tracking for hourly and contract employees in Gusto
• Work with supervisors on attendance tracking for payroll purposes

5. HR Administration & Benefits Management

• Keep organizational charts up to date
• Manage employee benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.)
• Ensure proper handling of HR claims, reports, and confidential information
• Oversee payroll coordination and ensure compliance with company policies