Manager, HR Operations & Compliance

Consilio LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio, LLC seeks an experienced Human Resources Compliance & Operations Manager in Washington, DC to oversee HR compliance, policies, procedures, systems, and operational initiatives.

Reporting to the HR Director, this role serves as the firm's subject matter expert on HR compliance, policy administration, HR systems, audits, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Prior HR experience within a law firm.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience including operations, compliance, and policy administration.
• Strong expertise in employment law, HR best practices, policy development, audits, and HRIS management.
• Experience managing HR vendors, contracts, and external service providers.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures, employee handbook, forms, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and monitor legislative changes affecting HR operations.
• Lead HR audits, including personnel records, job descriptions, FLSA classifications, independent contractor agreements, and department processes.
• Oversee HR systems, databases, and workflow processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including background screening, training, compliance, performance management, and HR service providers.
• Administer the firm's business professional performance evaluation process, including timelines, system management, and reporting.
• Manage workers' compensation administration and related compliance matters.
• Coordinate compliance programs, including required training initiatives and reporting.

Skills

HR compliance

Policy admin

HRIS management

Vendor mgmt

Operations

Audits

Employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR / SPHR / SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP preferred

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Our client, a prestigious Washington, DC law firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Compliance & Operations Manager to oversee HR compliance, policies, procedures, systems, and operational initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with prior law firm experience who thrives in a highly professional, process-driven environment. Reporting to the HR Director, this process manager will serve as the firm's subject matter expert on HR compliance, policy administration, HR systems, audits, and vendor management while driving operational efficiencies across the department.

Job Overview:

• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures, employee handbook, forms, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and monitor legislative changes impacting HR operations.
• Lead HR audits, including personnel records, job descriptions, FLSA classifications, independent contractor agreements, and department processes.
• Oversee and maintain HR systems, databases, and workflow processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and process improvement.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including background screening, training, compliance, performance management, and other HR service providers.
• Administer the firm's business professional performance evaluation process, including timelines, system management, and reporting.
• Manage workers' compensation administration and related compliance matters.
• Coordinate compliance programs, including required training initiatives and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Required: Prior human resources experience within a law firm environment.
• Ten+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant responsibility for HR operations, compliance, and policy administration.
• Strong expertise in employment law compliance, HR best practices, policy development, audits, and HRIS management.
• Experience managing HR vendors, contracts, and external service providers.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.

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Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.