Director of Human Resources

Hodgson Russ LLP

• $130K — $165K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
  • Experience in law firm or professional services preferred
  • Strong employee relations background
  • Robust understanding of employment laws and policies
  • Business savvy with data-driven HR initiatives
  • Proven track record of leading with judgment and compassion

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver HR programs and policies that align with firm objectives
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive employment policies
  • Lead talent management priorities including recruiting and onboarding
  • Oversee leave administration program ensuring compliance
  • Support compensation and recognition initiatives
  • Facilitate employee relations and communications
  • Identify and implement HR projects that support business goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pension plan
  • Additional benefits available
Full Job Description
Hodgson Russ, LLP, seeks a Director of Human Resources to design and deliver HR programs and policies that support firm objectives and personnel across all offices. The Director of Human Resources will develop and maintain employment policies covering all aspects of the employee relationship; design and lead staff talent management priorities, including recruiting, onboarding, integration, training, and performance management; oversee the leave administration program, ensuring compliance and accessibility; support compensation and reward and recognition initiatives; support employee relations and communications; and identify, design, and implement other HR projects that align with and support the firm's business objectives. The Director of HR reports to the CHRO and collaborates with attorneys and staff across all teams and offices.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (law firm or professional services background is a plus); strong employee relations experience; a robust understanding of employment laws and policies; business savvy, including the ability to apply data to inform HR initiatives; and a track record of leading with judgment, compassion, credibility, and accountability.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position in Buffalo is $130,000 to $165,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button at the top of this posting. A member of the Human Resources team will contact you directly if your skills and experience align with the position. Thank you for your interest in Hodgson Russ.

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