Performance Management & Advancement Specialist

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly organized professional to support the Performance & Advancement team. The role focuses on coordinating performance management processes for attorneys and consulting professionals, managing data, communications, and meeting logistics in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will administer the performance system (viEval), maintain forms and records, and collaborate with HR, Accounting, and other groups to ensure timely reviews and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in HR, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting performance management, professional development, learning and development, organizational development, human resources, or related talent functions, preferably within a law firm, consulting firm, or similar professional services organization.
• Experience working within a law firm or other professional services organization is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated client service orientation with the ability to build effective working relationships and interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the Firm while appropriately holding participants accountable for program responsibilities, timelines, and deadlines.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Firm's performance management system (viEval) and related processes, including maintaining review forms, surveys, system data, user access, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate performance review and advancement timelines by tracking completion of required activities and ensuring timely execution of review processes.
• Draft and distribute communications, documentation, and other materials related to performance management and advancement activities.
• Maintain records, process documentation, trackers, confidential files, and review resources, ensuring accuracy and deadlines across each review cycle.
• Collaborate with Accounting to support import of review-related data and resolve data issues.
• Research, analyze and organize historical performance data to prepare reports and presentations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

viEval

Workday

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly organized professional to support the Performance & Advancement team. The role focuses on coordinating performance management processes for attorneys and consulting professionals, managing data, communications, and meeting logistics in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will administer the performance system (viEval), maintain forms and records, and collaborate with HR, Accounting, and other groups to ensure timely reviews and