Manager, Human Resources

Davis Polk & Wardwell; Washington; On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations in our Washington, DC office. You will partner with office leadership and HR centers of excellence to implement talent strategies and ensure superior service delivery.

The role requires coordinating all stages of the employee lifecycle, coaching managers, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws while promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent client service mindset.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels to drive results.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Experience advising internal stakeholders on HR matters with risk awareness.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, multi-authority environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted resource to office leadership on HR matters and align talent strategies with leadership priorities.
• Collaborate with CHRO, Director of Office Administration, and centers of excellence to establish HR priorities for the Washington, DC office.
• Oversee daily HR operations in the office.
• Support all stages of the employee lifecycle from talent acquisition through development, performance, and offboarding.
• Provide coaching to business services managers on people matters.
• Maintain knowledge of local employment laws and support compliance initiatives.
• Develop wellness and employee engagement programming to promote a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Serve as primary contact on employee relations for the office.
• Promote consistent adoption of Firm policies.
• Monitor HR trends to inform initiatives and practices.
• Lead or assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

HR knowledge

Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com .

Position Summary

The Manager, Human Resources - Washington DC ("HR Manager") is a key member of the Firm's HR team, overseeing all day-to-day HR operations in the Firm's Washington DC office. The HR Manager collaborates closely with office leadership, the CHRO, the Firm's HR centers of excellence, and the Director of Office Administration (i) to establish HR priorities for the office, (ii) to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across HR functions and (iii) to promote the Firm's culture of excellence and collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as a trusted resource to office leadership with respect to HR matters and support the alignment of talent strategies to office leadership's priorities
• Collaborate closely with the CHRO, the Director of Office Administration for the Washington DC office, and the centers of excellence to establish HR priorities for the office
• Oversee and ensure the high-quality execution of all day-to-day HR operations in the office
• In collaboration with the Firm's HR centers of excellence: support all stages of the employee experience for the Firm's business professionals, from talent acquisition through development, performance, and offboarding
• provide coaching and support to the firm's business services managers on people matters
• maintain a strong working knowledge of local employment laws and regulations and support the Firm's compliance initiatives
• develop a slate of wellness and employee engagement programming that promotes a culture of excellence, team orientation, and collaboration
• Serve as a primary point of contact on employee relations matters for the office
• Promote the consistent adoption and application of Firm policies
• Monitor and identify key trends in HR to support the development of HR initiatives, policy and practices
• Lead or assist with special projects and other responsibilities as requested

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Highly motivated, responsive, and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and of applicable employment laws and regulations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization, to build consensus in the face of competing priorities and perspectives, and to drive results
• Ability to maintain professional composure in a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills, wit h the ability to set priorities, multi-task while meeting strict deadlines and maintain flexibility as priorities change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and sound judgment, including as to the need for consultation with senior stakeholders
• Experience advising internal stakeholders on HR matters in a practical, solutions-oriented manner while appropriately accounting for risk

Education and/or Experience

• 8+ years' experience in HR management positions
• Experience across a wide variety of HR disciplines

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $160,000 - $215,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.