Temporary | Human Resources Manager, hybrid

Lawyers On Demand; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio company, is actively recruiting a temporary Human Resources Manager for a hybrid work assignment with a law firm client in Washington, DC.

The role will serve as an HR partner across departments, handling employee relations, performance management, onboarding, benefits, and compliance, while advising leaders to align programs with business needs and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum five years of HR experience at a manager level.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred; strong knowledge of employment laws.
• Experience with benefits, compensation, onboarding, hiring, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees across assigned departments.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and workplace issues.
• Coach managers on employee development, performance improvement, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Support and coordinate year-end performance review processes, including manager guidance and follow-up.
• Conduct and document employee relations investigations, escalating matters and partnering with counsel when appropriate.
• Assist with leave administration and ensure consistent application of policies in compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Support open enrollment and respond to employee questions related to benefits, compensation, and HR programs.
• Manage key aspects of the hiring, onboarding, and orientation process for professional staff.
• Partner with HR colleagues on talent acquisition, learning and development, mentoring, sponsorship, and other HR initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Track HR activity and prepare recurring or ad hoc reports to support department goals.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company is actively recruiting for a temporary, Human Resources Manager for hybrid work assignment for a law firm client in Washington, DC.

Location: Hybrid - Monday and Friday - remote; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - onsite

Pay: Negotiable, depending on directly related experience

Duration: ASAP - mid January 2027

Requirements: Law firm or professional services experience, 4 years experience at a Manager level

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a strategic HR Business Partner, supporting employee relations, talent management, compliance, performance management, benefits, onboarding, and retention initiatives. This role will advise leaders and employees, support multiple departments, and help ensure HR programs align with the firm’s business needs and workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees across assigned departments.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and workplace issues.
• Coach managers on employee development, performance improvement, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Support and coordinate year-end performance review processes, including manager guidance and follow-up.
• Conduct and document employee relations investigations, escalating matters and partnering with counsel when appropriate.
• Assist with leave administration and ensure consistent application of policies in compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Support open enrollment and respond to employee questions related to benefits, compensation, and HR programs.
• Manage key aspects of the hiring, onboarding, and orientation process for professional staff.
• Partner with HR colleagues on talent acquisition, learning and development, mentoring, sponsorship, and other HR initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Track HR activity and prepare recurring or ad hoc reports to support department goals.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of HR experience, including employee relations and talent management.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience with benefits, compensation questions, onboarding, hiring, and performance management.
• Strong judgment, discretion, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.