Human Resources Manager

Merchant & Gould P.C.

HR Manager overseeing all aspects of Human Resources at a Minneapolis law firm. Focusing on employee relations, benefits, compensation, and compliance management.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 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.
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.
Provide coaching to managers and Practice Group leaders on employee relations issues as appropriate.

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

human resources managementperformance managementemployee relationspolicy developmentstaffingtraining and developmentrecruitingcompliancepersonnel records managementperformance evaluation

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillstime-management skillseffective communicationcoaching skillsemployee engagementtrust buildingfeedbackrecognition

Certifications

degree in Human Resources Managementdegree in Industrial Relations