HR Manager / Director (DOE) | Boutique Law Firm | Houston – HYBRID
Our client, a growing and highly respected boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to build and lead its Human Resources function. For an exceptional candidate, the firm is open to hiring at the Director level.
This is a unique opportunity to create and shape the firm's HR infrastructure while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, you'll have a seat at the table, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to influence the firm's long-term growth and culture.
You'll oversee the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, and employee relations. Equally important, you'll develop and implement best-in-class HR policies, procedures, and processes to support a growing organization.
This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys building programs from the ground up, thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, and wants the opportunity to make a lasting impact. There is no HR professional above this position, providing a clear path for future growth as the department expands.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8+ years of Human Resources experience within a professional services environment
- Experience developing HR policies, procedures, and employee programs
- Legal industry experience is a plus
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Direct partnership with the firm's Managing Partner
- Opportunity to build and lead the HR function
- High visibility and meaningful influence on firm strategy
- Clear advancement potential as the HR team grows
- Boutique law firm with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture