Human Resources Manager

Duane Morris LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and

Commuter spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia seeks a seasoned Human Resources Manager to lead HR initiatives across offices, partnering with senior leaders to align people strategies with firm objectives.

You will advise on employee relations, performance management, training, policy interpretation, and workplace best practices, while collaborating with the Director of Human Resources to strengthen day-to-day operations and ensure consistency in HR support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Experience in a generalist, business partner, or similar role
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR practices
• Experience supporting multiple offices or large matrix organizations

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner to office managers and department leaders
• Advise on policies, employment law compliance, and HR best practices
• Lead development and implementation of HR policies, processes, and training
• Assist full-cycle recruitment for staff positions
• Perform other HR responsibilities and special projects as needed

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 900+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today's evolving global markets.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a key contributor to the firm’s people strategy by providing comprehensive, senior level HR support and leadership across multiple offices. Based in the firm’s Philadelphia office, this position will serve as a trusted HR partner to designated offices and/or departments, and provide sound guidance on employee relations, performance management, training, policy interpretation, and workplace best practices. The role requires close collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and strong partnership with office and department leaders to ensure consistent high-quality HR support aligned with firm objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to Office Managers and department leaders by anticipating and supporting HR needs; provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and workplace effectiveness; assist in resolving employee concerns while promoting a positive, productive, and professional work environment.
• Advise managers and employees on firm policies, employment law compliance, HR best practices, and appropriate approaches to complex or sensitive workplace matters.
• In collaboration with the Director of Human Resources, lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, training programs, and tools to strengthen day-to-day operations and advance firmwide initiatives.
• Provide assistance with full-cycle recruitment efforts for staff positions, including sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Perform other Human Resources responsibilities and special projects as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required, including experience in a generalist, business partner, or similar role, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, performance management, employee relations, and sound HR practices, with the ability to apply judgment to nuanced workplace situations.
• Experience supporting California-based employees and applying California employment law preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, manage competing priorities, and maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to independently manage recruitment processes for a range of staff roles and serve as a credible advisor throughout the hiring process

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Nate Maxwell at 215-979-1000.

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DISCLAIMER

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator