Gursey | Schneider LLP

HR Director

Gursey | Schneider LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Century City • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership and managers on complex employee matters
  • Advise leadership on risk mitigation and appropriate courses of action in sensitive employee situations
  • Influence decision-making by balancing business needs with employee experience and legal considerations
  • Lead, develop, and manage a team of HR professionals, ensuring high performance, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Provide direction, coaching, and professional development to HR team members
  • Oversee workload prioritization and ensure efficient delivery of HR services across the organization
  • Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, including sensitive personnel situations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
  • Serve as the primary advisor to managers and leadership on difficult employee situations
  • Oversee employee terminations, ensuring consistency, appropriate documentation, and risk mitigation
  • Manage and oversee the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process, including design, documentation, and execution
  • Ensure consistent and fair application of policies, procedures, and disciplinary actions
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, including OSHA, EEO-1, FMLA, and unemployment requirements
  • Oversee employment eligibility and ensure I-9 compliance
  • Oversee leave of absence processes, including FMLA, PFL, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation
  • Oversee off-boarding processes to ensure compliance and consistency
  • Oversee and enhance performance management processes to drive accountability and consistency
  • Partner with managers to address performance concerns and guide documentation and next steps
  • Coach managers and senior leaders on delivering feedback, managing performance, and navigating complex employee situations
  • Support leadership in decision-making related to promotions, performance issues, personnel situations, and terminations
  • Design and implement manager training programs focused on employee relations, performance management, and leadership effectiveness
  • Equip managers with tools to handle conflict, performance issues, and disciplinary actions
  • Lead training on PIPs, documentation best practices, and effective performance conversations
  • Identify gaps in management capability and develop targeted training initiatives
  • Reinforce training through ongoing coaching and practical application
  • Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures, and coordinate with external HR counsel on employee handbook updates
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper retention of HR records and documentation
  • Oversee HRIS reporting for EEO, ACA, OSHA, and other requirements
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance HR efficiency
  • Maintain knowledge of employment legislation and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Oversee benefits administration, including enrollment, open enrollment, and vendor coordination
  • Audit benefits invoices for accuracy and cost control
  • Ensure clear and effective communication of benefits to employees
  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager on recruitment strategy and execution
  • Ensure effective onboarding processes that support employee integration and engagement
  • Analyze exit interview data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required
  • PHR/SPHR preferred
  • 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant employee relations and leadership advisory responsibilities
  • Previous professional services experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations issues, performance management, and PIP processes
  • Strong ability to influence and coach senior leaders on difficult personnel matters
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to assess risk, resolve issues, and make sound recommendations
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to operate with a sense of urgency
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
employee relationsperformance managementPIP processesrisk mitigationcomplianceHRIS reportingbenefits administrationonboarding processesdocumentation best practicestraining program design
Soft Skills
influencecoachingorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationleadershipconflict resolutiondecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resourcesPHRSPHR