Oakleaf Partnership
Human Resources Business Partner
Oakleaf Partnership, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Our client is one of the world's leading law firms. They have an amazing opportunity for an HR leader to join their firm as a Human Resources Business Partner developing and shaping the firm's human reources development. Boston, MA (Hybrid) $150,000 - $175,000 Bonus Benefits Responsibilities: Serve as a resource for internal business groups, supporting areas such as organizational structure, performance management, compensation, policy guidance, employee relations, and professional development. Build trust and effective working relationships with assigned client managers, becoming their primary contact for HR-related matters. Participate in performance management discussions and involuntary departure meetings. Partner with the Director of HR to coordinate training programs for professional staff, with a focus on manager development. Prepare and distribute employee status change notifications. Apply HR expertise to meet the needs of various business groups with unique requirements. Ensure professional, responsive communication in client service for both internal and external inquiries. Adapt to evolving business and HR priorities to support internal client groups as needs change. Oversee the annual professional staff performance review process, including the use of evaluation software (e.g., viDesktop), ensuring reviews are completed on time. Conduct exit interviews to identify trends, making recommendations to address any recurring issues. Work with business managers and the Director of HR to provide guidance on employee relations matters, such as performance concerns, flexible work options, and leaves of absence. Draft performance improvement plans and other related documentation. Collaborate with colleagues within and outside the HR team to achieve shared objectives. Maintain paper and electronic HR files in compliance with firm policies. Take advantage of training opportunities to enhance skills and stay informed on HR trends and employment law updates. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or related role, ideally within the legal sector. Preferred: 2 years of management experience.