Human Resources Manager

Dubin Law Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Dubin Law Group is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as the firm's first dedicated HR professional. You will manage day-to-day HR across 70 U.S.-based employees and remote staff, while building policies and processes to support growth and compliance.

This hands-on role requires partnering with employees, managers, and leadership, handling employee relations, benefits, payroll, leaves, and compliance with federal and Washington state requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience required.
• Certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, corrective action, and terminations.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership.
• Investigate employee complaints and workplace concerns.
• Coach managers on performance, conduct, and documentation.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Policy development

HRIS

Payroll processing

Written communication

Education

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

PHR

SPHR

Tools

Rippling

Job description

Job Description

Location: Seattle, WA (On-Site)

Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Dubin Law Group is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as the first dedicated HR professional for our growing law firm. With approximately 70 U.S.-based employees across multiple Washington offices and remote employees in other states, we need someone who can independently manage day-to-day HR matters while building the policies and processes that will support our growth.This is a hands‑on role working closely with employees, managers, and leadership. The ideal candidate has sound judgment, handles sensitive matters with discretion, and is comfortable moving between employee relations, benefits, payroll, leave administration, and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership
• Independently assess and investigate employee complaints and workplace concerns
• Coach managers on performance, conduct, conflict resolution, and documentation
• Advise leadership on corrective action, separations, and employment risks
• Manage compliance with federal, Washington, Seattle, and other applicable state and local employment requirements
• Administer protected leaves and workplace accommodations, including the ADA interactive process
• Own benefits administration, including enrollment, open enrollment, vendor coordination, and benefit audits
• Partner with Accounting on payroll and independently process payroll from beginning to end when needed
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HRIS updates
• Develop and improve HR policies, the employee handbook, manager guidance, and HR procedures
• Coordinate with outside employment counsel and other specialists when appropriate

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of progressive, substantive HR experience; 5–8+ years strongly preferred
• Current SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience independently handling employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective action, and terminations
• Significant experience advising and coaching managers and leadership
• Strong knowledge of federal and Washington employment requirements; familiarity with Seattle requirements is highly valued
• Experience supporting employees across multiple states
• Hands‑on experience administering protected leaves, accommodations, and employee benefits
• Ability to independently process payroll from beginning to end when needed
• Experience building or improving HR policies, documentation, and operational processes
• Strong written communication, sound judgment, and discretion with confidential matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as the primary HR resource for a small or midsize organization
• Experience establishing or formalizing an HR function
• Experience with Rippling or a comparable HRIS and payroll platform
• Experience in a law firm or other professional‑services environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to build the foundation of the firm’s HR function
• Direct partnership with firm leadership
• Broad ownership across employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, and HR operations
• Meaningful impact on the employee experience as the firm grows

About Dubin Law Group

Dubin Law Group is a growing personal injury law firm committed to exceptional client service and strong internal operations. We’re looking for a thoughtful, hands‑on HR leader who can support our people and help build consistent, effective practices across the firm