Human Resources - HR Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Manager will provide strategic and hands-on full-cycle HR partnership for employees at the Firm’s Atlanta offices.  S/he will play a critical role in executing the Firm’s people initiatives, placing and developing the right talent and helping to drive superior performance, as well as the Employee Communications and Engagement strategy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with managers and supervisors to drive firm, department and employee performance.
• Coaches managers and supervisors on HR-related matters, including team leadership, employee engagement, employee relations and performance management.
• Undertakes initiatives to keep turnover below 30%, including enhanced employee engagement, supervisor and manager training on expectations and accountability and career path modeling.
• Develops and facilitates the Human Resources Employee Communications and Engagement strategy throughout the entire organization, including the Firm’s Employee Advisory Group (EAG).
• Leads and advises managers on employee relations matters, escalating to the Director of Human Resources, as necessary.
• Administers Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Leads talent acquisition process for all positions in conjunction with Recruiter, including interviews, selections and pay decisions; maintains a time-to-fill under 30 days.
• Conducts weekly New Hire Orientation.
• Collects and processes all new hire paperwork, new hire data entry and onboarding for all new employees; maintains accurate employee records.
• Manages annual performance review process.
• Conducts terminations and exit interviews.
• Fields general HR-related questions from employees.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required
• Working knowledge of Dayforce (Ceredian)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an HR management role, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
• HR systems experience required
• Extreme attention to detail
• Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Initiative and willingness to pitch in where needed
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of the HR team

 EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least two years of payroll processing or administration experience, preferably in an HR administrative role.
• MUST have experience in Dayforce/Ceredian