Manager: Human Resources

Company: Mayer Brown LLP
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewMayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world's major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Human Resources department in our Palo Alto office, as a Manager: Human Resources.Manages the Human Resources functions for all lawyers and business services personnel including recruiting, on-boarding, compensation and performance management. In addition, lead business partner for the Employment & Benefits Group practice for the US.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:

• Serves as direct line report for Northern California lawyers and business services personnel.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to salary administration, employee performance management, merit increase and bonus recommendations.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies (including compliance), procedures and firm programs.
• Advise other managers on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• In partnership with the HR Coordinator & Student Recruitment team, responsible for student recruitment for the Northern California offices. This includes 2L and 1L recruitment, summer associate programs, on-campus events, etc.
• Strategic partner with both the Office Managing Partner and Director of Administration.
• HR Business Partner to Employee & Benefits Practice Area across the US.QualificationsEducation/Training/Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job.Professional Experience:
    • Five to Seven years in a Human Resources position in a law firm required.Technical Skills:
      • Experience with Microsoft programs including Word and Excel.
      • Familiar with HR software.
      • Familiar with current laws affecting benefits, hiring, wage and hour issues and conduct.Performance Traits:
        • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors.
        • Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm.
        • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
        • Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative.
        • Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment.
        • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
        • Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion.
        • Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Management Accountabilities:
          • Manages processes for direct reports in regards to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counselling.
          • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
          • Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies.
          • Process- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills.
          • Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner.The typical pay scale for this position is between $139,600 and 184,600, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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