HR Manager

Speaks Law Firm is a well established personal injury firm with offices located in both Wilmington, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina.

We have recently experienced a lot of growth and are looking for an experienced HR Manager to provide strategic, administrative, and operational expertise relating to our employees.

The candidate would oversee human resources related issues and assist the Firm in maximizing efficiency through strategic planning, talent management, workplace compliance and performance management as it relates to employees.

If you have HR experience and are looking for a gratifying position in the legal field, please reach out to us! Responsibilities : Participate and provide input for firm organizational strategy development and long-term succession planning.

Oversee talent acquisition and recruiting efforts. Collaborates with leadership to assist in identifying gaps in talent and staffing.

Creates best practices in hiring strategies Develop and own the performance management process; working with leadership and managers to train and assist in implementation of performance management policies.

Function as a key record keeper for the human resource information systems (HRIS); payroll, performance management, learning & development, or other systems as needed.

Work collaboratively with Operations Director to formulate and oversee the compensation structure. Function as the primary department employee relations and employee well-being and building strategy for employee engagement.

Responsible for managing employee investigations and maintaining records for best practice workplace conflicts or investigations.

Manages the learning development process through recordkeeping of training and staff career development. Work with Operations and Legal to create learning, development, and career progression tracks.

Oversees and administers benefits and works with carriers and vendors to maintain. Oversees onboarding and offboarding / termination processes and works with managers to ensure best practices and compliance.

Conduct HR metrics reports and communicate findings to leadership. Collaborate with Operations to develop and maintain current job descriptions and update as needed.

Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices;

reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Works with Finance department to develop and maintain department budget.

Plans and executes firm wide events and activities Qualifications : Ability to manage and work with a high level of confidential material and information Strong problem solving and time management skills Professional tact and diplomacy to develop the confidence and trust of employees Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Proven ability to meet deadlines Intermediate level of working knowledge of MS Office products and Adobe Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Psychology, or related field A minimum of 4 years of experience in a HR capacity A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience Working knowledge of federal and state laws and / or acts including but not limited to : ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, and wage & hour guidelines Job Type : Full Time, 8 : 30 - 5 : 30 Monday through Friday Compensation : $55,000 - $65,000 per year Why Work at Speaks Law Firm?

Ability to be an individual contributor to meaningful work Medical, dental, and vision 401k with employer contribution PTO of 15 days after 30 days with the Firm Parental leave Powered by JazzHR