Human Resources Business Partner

Latham & Watkins

Human Resources Business Partner implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies for the leading global law firm. Advising on employee relations, HR topics, and supporting leadership across practice offices.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies inclusive of engagement strategies, optimized performance, and professional development
Managing people-related projects, programs, and processes to ensure compliance and completion
Supporting department leadership with performance optimization efforts, including talent development and acquisition, resource management, and colleague training programs
Serving as a trusted advisor to office leadership and colleagues by providing advice and guidance across all human resources topics, inclusive of employee relations and policy adherence
Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a best-in-class customer-service focus
Display effective communication skills, both written and verbal
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent ; four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
Two (2) years of additional relevant experience, preferably
Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organization, preferably
Experience in coordinating and managing complex employee relations matters, preferably

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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Hard Skills & Tools

human resources functionsperformance optimizationtalent developmenttalent acquisitionresource managementemployee relationspolicy adherenceproject managementconfidential information protection

Soft Skills

teamworkcustomer serviceeffective communicationadvisingguidingsupporting stakeholdersrespect for co-workers

Certifications

Bachelor's degree