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About the Role

The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to foster a positive and productive work environment through effective conflict resolution, addressing employee concerns, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and employment laws. This role also involves championing a culture of a welcoming and respectful workplace for all.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and serve as a trusted resource to firm management to enhance employee engagement, productivity, morale, and policy consistency.
• Partner with firm managers on day-to-day human resources issues, providing prompt attention and timely follow-up.
• Provide guidance to firm managers on employee concerns, complaints, and conflicts, developing processes for effective resolution while maintaining confidentiality and promoting a respectful workplace.
• Provide input into annual performance evaluation processes, including communication with managers and employees, and assisting management with performance results delivery.
• Act as a resource for managers regarding employee performance issues, aiding in the determination of appropriate disposition, guiding performance improvement plans, and liaising with HR leadership and firm counsel.
• Assist managers with requests for staff promotions, relocations, or other transfers, including obtaining business reasoning, approvals, and liaising with HR teams to implement changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and/or disciplinary processes.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire trust and confidence across all firm levels.
• Exceptional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally within the firm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proven ability to be flexible, handle shifting priorities and multiple projects while meeting deadlines and staying organized.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Advanced ability to work in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Employee relations
• Conflict resolution
• Performance management
• Disciplinary processes
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Judgment
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Confidentiality
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• 7-10 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Sick time
• Vacation time

About the Company

• Lewis Brisbois is a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm.