Human Resources Manager

D3 Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly ranked international law firm in Palo Alto is seeking a Human Resources Manager. This full-time role requires 5-7 years of HR experience in a law firm, focusing on employee relations, salary administration, and recruitment. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Disability Insurance

Child Care Support

Pension Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5-7 years HR experience in a law firm required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage salary administration and employee performance.
• Advise on employee relations issues.
• Lead student recruitment for Northern California offices.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HR Software

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by D3 Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$139,000.00/yr - $184,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from D3 Search

Recruiting | Staffing | Principal | D3 Search

D3 Search is actively recruiting a Human Resources Manager for a highly ranked and respected international law firm with an office located in Palo Alto, CA (94306)

Position Title:

Human Resources Manager

• Note: 5-7 years previous HR experience in a law firm is REQUIRED.

Location/Map:

Employment Status:

Full-time | direct hire employment opportunity. Exempt role.

Employer Work Model:

Essential Functions:

• Serves as direct line report for Northern California lawyers and business services personnel
• Responsibilities include but not limited to, salary administration, employee performance management, merit increase and bonus recommendations
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies (including compliance), procedures and firm programs
• Advise other managers on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• In partnership with the HR Coordinator & Student Recruitment team, responsible for student recruitment for the Northern California offices. This includes, 2L and 1L recruitment, summer associate programs, on campus events etc.
• Strategic partner with both the Office Managing Partner and Director of Administration
• HR Business Partner to Employee & Benefits Practice Area across the US

Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Professional Experience:

• Five to Seven years in a Human Resources position in a law firm required

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft programs including Word and Excel
• Familiar with HR software
• Familiar with current laws affecting benefits, hiring, wage and hour issues and conduct
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Annual salary range 139-184K(DOE/DOQ).

Benefits Overview:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

If interested in this full-time/direct hire Human Resources Manager role with this highly ranked and respected international law practice located in Palo Alto, CA (94306), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

D3 Legal Search LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at D3 Search by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

Pension plan

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Human Resources Manager” roles.

Union City, CA $130,000.00-$175,000.00 9 months ago

San Mateo County, CA $110,000.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks ago

Palo Alto, CA $140,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago

Human Resources Business Partner, Employee Relations

Senior Manager, Talent & HR | Series A SaaS

Stanford, CA $112,503.00-$125,000.00 3 months ago

Palo Alto, CA $150,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago

Redwood City, CA $142,000.00-$220,000.00 8 hours ago

San Jose, CA $121,827.00-$170,558.00 1 week ago

Sunnyvale, CA $4,000.00-$6,000.00 3 weeks ago

San Francisco Bay Area $90,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month ago

Human Resource Business Partner - Bay Area

Sunnyvale, CA $110,000.00-$125,000.00 2 months ago

Mountain View, CA $170.00-$250.00 1 day ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.