Job Details

Welcome to the House of Higher! At House of Higher, we believe in connecting industry leaders to career opportunities with a focus on YOUR engagement. We offer the Happy Hire Method, a unique approach to hiring that ensures a positive experience for both employers and employees.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to join a premier Texas and California based law firm. The person that will thrive in this role will have a strong emphasis on employee relations and must have a thorough understanding of employment law in both Texas as well as California. As the Human Resources Director you will play a critical role in managing the firm's human capital and ensuring a positive and productive work environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business objectives
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Administer employee benefits and compensation programs
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for all positions
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR issues, including performance management, employee development, and conflict resolution
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and ensure compliance with data protection laws
• Handle employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and termination processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Masters degree preferred
• 12+ years of experience in human resources, with a focus on employee relations
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations(TX & CA)
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Proven track record of effectively managing and resolving employee relations issues
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Comfortable with 30% travel

Join our client's team and be part of a progressive and aggressively growing law firm that believes a work life balance yields results. A few of the great perks that are offered are 100% paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA), Unlimited PTO, 401k match, lucrative bonus plan, paternity leave, career pathing, catered lunches, and gym membership.

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• Answer the job screening questions to help us better understand your background
• You will receive an email confirming your application was successfully submitted
• Our Principal Recruiter will screen your resume the same business day you apply
• Based upon your background, we will schedule a brief call within 3 business days to discuss your background and career goals
• Upon speaking and learning more about you, we will establish what next steps look like
• --> If you're not a match for this role, you will hear from us within 7 business days. Keep positive in your search and know we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities