Strategic HR Manager, Washington DC Office

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 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.