7+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on employee relations.
Strong knowledge of Colorado and federal employment law.
Proven ability to handle sensitive situations and competing priorities.
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish; experience in a smaller organization; law firm background; relevant HR certifications.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR resource and trusted liaison for employees and leadership.
Handle employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution with discretion.
Advise and coach managers on performance and employee development.
Manage HR policies and ensure compliance with employment laws.
Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes for staff and attorneys.
Utilize employee feedback and HR data to enhance workplace practices.
Benefits
Employer-supported health insurance.
Dental, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) with employer matching.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
Wellness stipend for fitness memberships.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Full Job Description
Are you an HR professional who can balance empathy with accountability, make sound decisions independently, and earn the trust of employees and leaders?
Hernandez & Associates, P.C. is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to own day-to-day people operations for a fast-paced, client-focused law firm. You'll guide employee relations, recruiting, compliance, onboarding, and performance management, with room to grow into a broader strategic partner to leadership. What You'll Do
Serve as the primary HR resource and trusted liaison for employees, managers, and firm leadership.
Handle employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, accommodations, and separations with discretion.
Advise and coach managers on performance, accountability, and employee development.
Manage HR policies, records, and compliance with federal and Colorado employment requirements.
Coordinate recruiting, structured selection, onboarding, retention, and offboarding for attorney and staff roles.
Use employee feedback and HR data to improve people practices and support a respectful, culturally responsive workplace.
What We're Looking For
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial employee relations responsibility.
Strong knowledge of Colorado and federal employment law; sound independent judgment and confidentiality.
Ability to navigate sensitive situations and competing priorities in a busy, client-centered environment.
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field, or equivalent education and progressive experience.
Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish; experience as the primary HR resource in a smaller organization; law firm or professional-services background; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP. Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Employer-supported health insurance
Dental, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
Wellness stipend for fitness memberships
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
