Senior Human Resources Manager

Senior Human Resources Manager Location: Remote (US-based) | An established, specialist law firm is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead and shape its firmwide HR function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving HR strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, and ensuring best-in-class people practices across a growing, multi-office environment. The Role This role will act as a strategic partner to firm leadership, with full ownership of the HR function, including recruiting, compliance, employee relations, and organisational development. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing initiatives that support long-term growth, employee engagement, and operational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Recruitment • Lead firmwide recruiting strategy across attorneys and business services • Partner with senior stakeholders on hiring plans, forecasting, and search firm management • Track and analyse recruitment metrics; ensure compliance across all hiring processes HR Strategy & Leadership • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, and culture • Lead and develop the HR team, driving performance and accountability • Oversee performance management, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives • Support DEI programmes in partnership with internal committees Compliance & Employee Relations • Oversee employment law compliance, policies, and handbook updates • Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations and performance management processes • Ensure HR processes are scalable, compliant, and audit-ready HR Operations • Provide oversight of HR operations including benefits, HRIS, and data governance • Partner cross-functionally with payroll, finance, IT, and operations teams • Support internal career development and progression programmes Candidate Profile • 10+ years’ progressive HR experience, with 3+ years in a leadership capacity • Experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred • Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and full-cycle recruitment • Proven experience leading and developing HR teams • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now preferred) • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or SHRM-SCP/SPHR desirable Compensation & Benefits • Base salary: $125,000 – $175,000 (DOE) • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision) • Retirement plan with firm contributions • Generous PTO and remote working environment • Ongoing professional development support Why Join • Opportunity to lead and shape HR within a growing, specialist firm • High visibility with senior leadership • Fully remote, collaborative environment • Broad scope with both strategic and operational impact