Job Description

Human Resources Manager (Hybrid - Dallas, TX) 

We are partnering with a prestigious law firm to hire an experienced Human Resources Manager for its Dallas office. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day HR function while managing a broad team of HR and administrative support professionals.

Working closely with the Director of Human Resources, attorneys, managers, and firm leadership, the Human Resources Manager will serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, staff recruitment, performance management, onboarding, engagement, compliance, and other HR-related matters.

The position will have significant people leadership responsibility, overseeing approximately 26 employees across Human Resources, legal administrative support, word processing, and reception. The Manager will be responsible for coaching and developing staff, managing performance, addressing employee relations matters, and ensuring the firm's administrative teams are operating effectively.

The role also has a strong operational component and will assist with recruiting and administrative management during periods of increased hiring activity. The successful candidate will be someone who is comfortable balancing traditional HR responsibilities with hands-on management of a large support population.

Prior law firm experience is strongly preferred due to the structure of the position and the importance of understanding attorney support, legal administrative teams, and the unique demands of a professional services environment.

This position requires four days per week in the Dallas office, with some flexibility when business or personal circumstances require it.

Why does this role stand out?

• Highly visible HR leadership opportunity within a well-established law firm

• Direct management responsibility for approximately 26 HR and administrative support employees

• Opportunity to oversee HR staff, legal administrative professionals, word processing, and reception

• Broad HR scope spanning employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, engagement, compliance, and staff development

• Significant interaction with attorneys, managers, firm leadership, and the Director of Human Resources

• Opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys and staff on sensitive employee and workplace matters

• Strong combination of strategic HR responsibility and hands-on day-to-day people management

• Opportunity to improve HR processes, employee experience, engagement, and administrative operations

• Four-day in-office schedule with some flexibility when needed

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise HR and administrative support teams, providing coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and day-to-day leadership

• Oversee approximately 26 employees across Human Resources, legal administrative support, word processing, and reception

• Manage employee relations matters in partnership with the Director of Human Resources, ensuring consistent and appropriate application of firm policies

• Serve as a trusted HR resource to attorneys, managers, and staff on employee relations, performance, policy, and workplace issues

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting for legal staff positions, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer coordination

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and determine appropriate candidate profiles

• Manage onboarding and orientation programs for new employees to ensure a smooth transition into the firm

• Oversee annual performance review processes for attorneys and staff, ensuring timely completion and consistent application of standards

• Coach managers and employees on performance expectations, development opportunities, and workplace concerns

• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives designed to strengthen morale, retention, and firm culture

• Coordinate and oversee firm events and related budgets

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve employee experience, and enhance department procedures

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and departmental documentation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices

• Assist with firmwide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

• Collaborate with other administrative departments on firm surveys, projects, and cross-functional initiatives

• Provide additional recruiting and administrative management support during periods of increased hiring activity

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Human Resources Manager-level experience

• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred; professional services experience will also be considered

• Demonstrated experience directly managing and developing employees

• Experience overseeing a broad administrative or office support population strongly preferred

• Strong employee relations experience, including advising managers and employees on sensitive workplace and performance matters

• Experience with staff recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and hiring processes

• Strong knowledge of performance management, employee engagement, HR policies, and employment law

• Ability to operate as both an HR leader and a hands-on manager responsible for day-to-day staff needs

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with attorneys, senior leadership, managers, and employees

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, motivate, and hold employees accountable

• Excellent judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address issues proactively and independently

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and related HR technology

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus

If interested, email Bill at wzwirz@friedmanwilliams.com.