Manager, Human Resources

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is assisting a major law firm in Washington, DC to hire an HR leader focused on lawyer evaluation management and firmwide HR initiatives.

The role partners with HR business partners and talent leadership to promote service quality, streamline processes, and ensure consistency across lawyer populations while driving strategic HR programs and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience.
• Experience in a medium to large organization, law firm, or professional services environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to work in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Director, Firm Human Resources and manage lawyer evaluation processes and HR initiatives firmwide.
• Collaborate with HRBPs, HR/Legal Talent Leadership to ensure quality and consistency across lawyer populations.
• Plan and manage HR activities for lawyer populations and align projects with Centers of Excellence.
• Lead annual and mid-year evaluations, promotions, and Senior Talent initiatives.
• Oversee evaluation workflows, reporting, databases, and related systems with HR Operations and IT.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret lawyer data; provide insights and recommendations.
• Develop user documentation, training materials, and communication plans for HR processes.
• Support Firm HR policies, programs, and management principles; coach staff and manage priorities.

Skills

HR Leadership

Lawyer Evaluation Management

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HR Systems

Reporting Tools

Communication Plans

Job description

• Report to the Senior Director, Firm Human Resources
• Manage and plan lawyer evaluation processes and lawyer HR initiatives firmwide
• Work closely with HRBPs and HR/Legal Talent Leadership to promote service quality and consistency across lawyer populations
• Facilitate planning and management of HR activities for lawyer populations firmwide
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR, and Firm leadership
• Align HR projects, processes, and programs with Centers of Excellence to ensure efficiency, implementation, and consistency with firm standards and goals
• Participate in development of Firm HR strategies and identify organizational opportunities
• Support Practice Group HR Business Partners, HR, and internal stakeholders with non-partner lawyer evaluation and talent processes
• Lead administration of annual and mid-year evaluations, promotion processes, and Senior Talent initiatives
• Manage evaluation workflows, communications, reporting, databases, and related systems with HR Operations and IT
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret lawyer data and reports; provide insights and recommend actions
• Improve and streamline HR processes, systems, and operational practices
• Manage lawyer data requests and maintain accurate, timely HR systems and records
• Develop user documentation, training materials, communication plans, and process resources
• Lead and participate in HR meetings, projects, and firmwide initiatives
• Support Firm HR policies, programs, and management principles
• Provide strategic problem-solving and support additional HR projects
• Lead and develop staff by establishing priorities, balancing workloads, coaching, providing feedback, and recognizing performance
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
• Qualified candidates must apply online

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience
• Preferably at least five (5) years in a medium to large sized organization, law firm and/or professional services environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Confident manner and ability to establish credibility quickly
• Ability to work comfortably in a matrix organization
• Qualified candidates must apply online

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing lawyer evaluation processes and HR initiatives within a law firm or professional services environment, with a strong focus on data analysis, strategic problem-solving, and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Human Resources Leadership
• Lawyer Evaluation Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• HR Strategy Development
• Evaluation Workflow Management
• Talent Management Processes
• Database Management
• User Documentation Development

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Credibility Establishment
• Coaching and Feedback
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Law Firm
• Professional Services
• Matrix Organization
• HR Centers of Excellence
• Firmwide Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• HR Systems
• Reporting Tools
• Communication Plans