Human Resources Manager

Merchant & Gould P.C.

Human Resources Manager position at a fast-paced law firm in Denver. Overseeing all HR functions including compensation, benefits, development, and compliance.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the annual and mid-year performance evaluation process.
Advise, coach, and participate in complex performance matters as requested.
Oversee managers in defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for various positions and maintaining job descriptions.
Develop, communicate and monitor PIPs.
Promote positive employee engagement and satisfaction across all levels of the firm, through open communication, feedback and recognition programs.
Develop and maintain employee recognition programming.
Administer years of service program.
Provide coaching to managers and Practice Group leaders on employee relations issues as appropriate.
Conduct investigations, work with employment counsel and execute remedies.
Oversee and administer total rewards benefits platform.
Work with HR Generalist to execute all aspects of employee benefit programs and changes as required.
Manage benefits-related communication, education and advocacy for all employees.
Periodically review plan use and industry trends with insurance brokers/providers to ensure effective utilization and competitiveness of plans.
Make recommendations to leadership as appropriate.
Recommend and contribute to overall compensation program design.
Determine starting salaries, perform market pricing, range and title evaluations for individual positions as required.
Work closely with the HR Generalist to direct the recruitment and selection of a high performing workforce.

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, and ten firm holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance evaluationemployee relationsemployee recognition programmingtotal rewards benefitscompensation program designmarket pricingrecruitmentselectionPIPsadministrative practices

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillstime-management skillscommunication skillscoaching skillsleadership skillstrust buildingcredibilityfeedback

Certifications

Degree in Human Resources ManagementDegree in Industrial Relations