Job Title: Director of Human Resouces

Location: Oakland CA 94612 or Los Angeles CA 90017 or San Diego CA 92101

Salary/Payrate: $175-$245K annually depending on location/experience, discreetionary bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days WFH

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director works closely with firm leadership to build and sustain a high-performing, collaborative workplace grounded in professional excellence, accountability, inclusion, and mutual respect. The position serves as a strategic advisor to leadership while ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices throughout the firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; 
• Partner with Human Resources team, Directors, and firm leadership to ensure policies and procedures are practical, effective, and consistently applied across offices and departments;
• Work closely with firm leadership, and when needed outside counsel, on internal investigations, progressive discipline plans and terminations;
• Provide guidance to the HR team on the implementation and administration of benefit plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Firm plans and federal, state and local laws; 
• Prepare HR annual budget as well as long term fiscal plans; 
• Direct the development, implementation and adherence to budgets and systems to achieve operating and financial objectives; 
• Work with Firm’s Executive Director, Principals, Practice Group Leaders, Directors and Managers to proactively assess and address personnel issues and determine appropriate course of action;
• Provide counseling and leadership coaching, performance guidance, and conflict resolution support to Managers and employees;
• Oversee and facilitate the recruiting and hiring process for non-lawyer business professional positions across all offices;
• Obtain necessary approvals and determine hiring strategy for approved positions;
• Oversee candidate screening, background investigations, onboarding, and new hire orientation processes;
• Oversee and administer the performance management process for attorneys and business professional staff;
• Administer annual salary and bonus review for business professional staff;
• Oversee preparation of materials and conduct administrative orientation for new hires;
• Manage employee departures, including exit interviews, transition processes, and related documentation;
• Travel to all Meyers Nave offices as needed to support business and operational objectives;
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment involving shifting priorities, sensitive matters, and multiple concurrent projects, and extended hours as needed;
• Foster productive and cooperative working relationships across the firm through professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and responsiveness;
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; and
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to or change the functions of this position at any time.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Maintain current knowledge of human resources practices, employment law developments, and industry trends;
• Participate in professional organizations and maintain external professional relationships and resources;
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and development; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The following qualifications are required unless otherwise noted:
• Bachelor’s degree required, graduate or advanced degree preferred;
• Professional certifications preferred, including SHRM, HRCI, CLM, CEBS, or similar credentials;
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive human resources leadership or employment law experience, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment;
• Strong judgment and demonstrated experience in employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational leadership;
• Ability to build credibility and work effectively with individuals across varied backgrounds, roles, and levels of responsibility;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong command of grammar, spelling, and business writing;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive matters; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and demonstrated use of various human resources systems and technologies, such as HRIS/payroll, performance evaluation, and background check software.