Human Resources Manager

Merchant & Gould P.C.

Human Resources Manager overseeing all HR functions including compensation, benefits, employee relations at a law firm. Responsible for managing HR staff and promoting employee engagement.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position has primary responsibility for all aspects of the Human Resources function, including compensation and benefits, policy development and administration, employee relations, performance management, staffing, training and development, recruiting, compliance, and personnel records management.
Individual oversees the HR Generalist, HRIS Specialist and legal support managers.
Manage the annual and mid-year performance evaluation process.
Promote positive employee engagement and satisfaction across all levels of the firm, through open communication, feedback and recognition programs.
Oversee and administer total rewards benefits platform.
Work closely with the HR Generalist to direct the recruitment and selection of a high performing workforce.
Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal law postings and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or similar is highly desirable.
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is highly desirable.
Prior experience using UKG Ready is a plus.
Solid base of knowledge and understanding of the human resources field and concepts as well as related administrative practices.
Exemplary interpersonal skills that build respect, trust, confidence and credibility.
Strong organizational, planning and time-management skills.
Effective communication skills including writing, listening, and speaking.
Management and supervisory skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

a competitive salary with a bonus plan
a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical
dental
vision
life
AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
401(k) match
parenting leave
ten firm holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

human resources managementperformance managementemployee relationsrecruitingcompliancepolicy developmenttraining and developmentstaffingpersonnel records managementtotal rewards benefits

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillstime-management skillseffective communicationwriting skillslistening skillsspeaking skillsmanagement skillssupervisory skills

Certifications

degree in Human Resources Managementdegree in Industrial Relations