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Job Summary:

We are a municipal law firm, headquartered in Lees Summit, MO, looking for a Human Resources Manager to support our rapidly growing team. The right candidate will be a self-starter experienced in collaborating directly with organizational leadership; and must be ready to lead in the development and implementation of the policies, procedures, programs, and best Human Resource (HR) practices for an organization such as ours. This role will run the daily functions of the HR department including employee recruitment and retention, administering pay, benefits, and leave, monitoring employee training, maintaining employee morale, and enforcing firm policies and practices. This role may assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations but does not have direct reports. Position is full-time, on-site, salaried, exempt, and reports to firm leadership. We offer an excellent compensation package, competitive benefits, and paid time off packages. We have a fun and caring team environment with numerous years of expertise just waiting for you to join!

Responsibilities:

• Leads the development, implementation, and tracking of best HR strategies, systems, practices, metrics, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to payroll, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters, disputes, and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Manages the recruitment and candidate selection process.
• Tracks attorney license renewals and association memberships initiating timely payment with accounting when necessary.
• Organizes learning opportunities and employee enrichment for staff that consider efficiency of employee time.
• Organizes periodic firm social events to maintain an atmosphere of comradery and foster employee morale.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of law school recruitment initiatives.
• Develops and manages a performance appraisal system including assisting firm leadership in gathering and documenting information for reviews; maintaining a firm-wide reviews calendar; scheduling and attending reviews; and ensuring review completion.
• Maintains tracking mechanisms for employee salary histories, current salaries, market salary data, and projected salary recommendations.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, supervisors, and former employees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate personnel.
• Attends, documents, and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Conducts all onboarding, offboarding, stay interviews, and exit interviews of firm employees.
• Maintains legal compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews firm policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Verifies all benefits and Human Resource vendor invoices or spending are accurate and in accordance with contracted or negotiated rates.
• Exercises fiscal responsibility by ensuring the best cost options are chosen while ensuring firm and employee requirements and needs are met.
• Manages the phone system and technology inventory of cell phones, monitors, and computers.
• Ensures website is updated with current attorney bios, presentations, and articles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to pinpoint the root cause of issues that may arise.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; results driven.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Leadership skills and an ability to architect strategy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
• Experience and understanding of compliance surrounding background checks.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems.
• This position reports to the firm’s primary office in Lee’s Summit, MO. Occasional travel to other firm office locations or offsite work locations may be required. (Mileage reimbursement is provided.)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least five years of proven human resource management experience required; preferably in a legal environment.
• Experience using HRIS, and Paycor payroll systems.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Human Resource strategies, programs, metrics, policies, and procedures.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or PHR a plus.

Additional requirements: successful completion of a background check, credit check or DMV (driving record) check may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Salary: Starting at $75,000 - negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

• Insurances: Health, Dental, Vision, Group Life, STD
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Student Loan repayment program
• Paid time off / Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person