Human Resource Manager – Coral Gables, FL

Human Resource Manager – boutique law firm!

If you truly enjoy the nuts and bolts of HR, read on!  SRHL Law is seeking a hands -on HR generalist to join our boutique law firm located in the heart of Coral Gables.  We are an established firm with an outstanding reputation in construction and real estate law.  Our team of attorneys and supporting staff are one of the most respected in our field – we take pride in our personalized professionalism, high ethical standards, and cutting edge technology.  We describe ourselves as a very professional, well managed, fast paced law firm fostering opportunities for professional growth for all our staff.  All we are missing is you!

About the position:

You will be responsible for the full spectrum of an HR generalist including payroll, benefits administration, recruitment, on boarding, performance management, and compliance.

Key initiatives include:

  • Bond with our staff by visiting with each person and listening to their thoughts and concerns; work with senior management to resolve any issues and be proactive in reassigning resources as appropriate
  • Hit the ground running with our ADP payroll including entering attendance, hours, overtime, comp time, funding for direct deposit and transmission to ADP on a timely basis
  • Accurately reconcile Health, Life and AFLAC insurance invoices on a monthly basis by ensuring employees are added and deleted appropriately
  • Manage the performance and salary review process and ensure attorneys are submitting reviews on time
  • Oversee all firm recruitment including job postings, participating in career fairs, screening and interviewing, background checks, etc.
  • Coordinate employee training including monthly attorney practice area meetings and Lunch & Learns for all staff
  • Work closely with Operations and IT on establishing best practices to ensure a secure workplace and protect the firm – we go by the book and expect our employees do as well

    • Other responsibilities include tracking attorney CLE credits, payment of annual attorneys dues, obtaining attorney business tax licenses, and overseeing the Master Docketing calendar for critical dates

Traits required for success:

Our ideal candidate is an effective communicator who works naturally with and through others to achieve results and realizes that building and maintaining relationships is best achieved where helping vs. pressuring others fosters the relationship.  You involve others in the decision making, understanding the need to build consensus.  You are able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware and responsive to their needs and concerns.  A persuasive, teaching style is required to communicate our policies and systems and ensure they are followed closely.  Attention to detail and handling them quickly, correctly and efficiently is mission critical.  You lead by example and are willing to jump in and roll up your sleeves with strong, friendly follow up to ensure results.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge required:

  • Minimum 5 years as an HR generalist including solid experience in payroll, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and compliance
  • Experience with ADP Payroll is required
  • Law firm experience is highly desired with knowledge of law firm operations, practice areas, and positions (attorneys, legal secretaries, paralegals, law clerks, etc).
  • PHR Certification, professional member of SHRM or other educational association is highly desired
  • Proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
  • Ability to travel once a month to our offices in Plantation and West Palm Beach