Latham & Watkins
Human Resources Manager
Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles, CA, United States
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Human Resources Manager is an integral part of Latham's Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for supporting the office, the Human Capital & Talent department, and the firm by using their experience and understanding of the legislative, judicial, and competitive market landscape, while developing and implementing the Human Capital & Talent strategy for the relevant office, as well as working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #LI-SW2 #midsenior
Pay Range
USD $125,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Human Resources Manager is an integral part of Latham's Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for supporting the office, the Human Capital & Talent department, and the firm by using their experience and understanding of the legislative, judicial, and competitive market landscape, while developing and implementing the Human Capital & Talent strategy for the relevant office, as well as working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Providing Human Resources ("HR") advice and guidance to stakeholders on a range of complex HR matters including employee relations and performance management
- Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on firm policies, procedures, and best practices; ensuring compliance with firm policies, procedures, and laws and regulations as required
- Ensuring successful implementation of strategic Human Capital & Talent initiatives
- Overseeing the implementation of Human Capital & Talent operational projects, providing advice and guidance where necessary to ensure projects are delivered successfully and by required deadlines
- Working closely with Staff Development & Training to identify training opportunities for the office; helping design and conduct training and development programs, and supporting the development, implementation, and assessment of on-going training programs
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply federal, state, and local employment laws or court precedents including but not limited to: OSHA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, ADEA, and FMLA
- Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of traditional human resources functions
- Display excellent leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to lead a team (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management
- A Bachelor's degree, with focus in human resources or related field, preferably
- A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible human resources experience
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience implementing and administering human resources policies and procedures
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional Development programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #LI-SW2 #midsenior
Pay Range
USD $125,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.