Senior Human Resources Manager
Frazer Jones Washington, United States (Remote)
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