Human Resources Business Partner - Oakleaf Partnership : Job Details

Our client is one of the world's leading law firms. They have an amazing opportunity for an HR leader to join their firm as a Human Resources Business Partner developing and shaping the firm's human reources development.

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$150,000 - $175,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource for internal business groups, supporting areas such as organizational structure, performance management, compensation, policy guidance, employee relations, and professional development.
• Build trust and effective working relationships with assigned client managers, becoming their primary contact for HR-related matters.
• Participate in performance management discussions and involuntary departure meetings.
• Partner with the Director of HR to coordinate training programs for professional staff, with a focus on manager development.
• Prepare and distribute employee status change notifications.
• Apply HR expertise to meet the needs of various business groups with unique requirements.
• Ensure professional, responsive communication in client service for both internal and external inquiries.
• Adapt to evolving business and HR priorities to support internal client groups as needs change.
• Oversee the annual professional staff performance review process, including the use of evaluation software (e.g., viDesktop), ensuring reviews are completed on time.
• Conduct exit interviews to identify trends, making recommendations to address any recurring issues.
• Work with business managers and the Director of HR to provide guidance on employee relations matters, such as performance concerns, flexible work options, and leaves of absence.
• Draft performance improvement plans and other related documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and outside the HR team to achieve shared objectives.
• Maintain paper and electronic HR files in compliance with firm policies.
• Take advantage of training opportunities to enhance skills and stay informed on HR trends and employment law updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or related role, ideally within the legal sector.
• Preferred: 2+ years of management experience.