Human Resources (HR) Director

About Us: Sher Edling LLP is a leading law firm dedicated to holding polluters accountable and protecting communities from environmental harm. Our firm specializes in high-impact litigation addressing climate change, drinking water contamination, and environmental pollution. With a team of 50 passionate professionals, we are at the forefront of environmental justice and are committed to making a meaningful difference.

Position Overview: The HR Director will oversee all human resources functions, supporting our mission by ensuring a positive, compliant, and dynamic work environment. This role is vital to maintaining and shaping the firm’s culture, to developing talent, and to aligning HR practices with our strategic goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Management: Align HR strategies with Sher Edling’s mission and business objectives
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment efforts, ensuring the selection and retention of top talent aligned with our firm’s values
• Employee Relations: Foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, addressing employee satisfaction and managing conflict resolution
• Performance Management: Oversee performance evaluations, further develop and maintain performance evaluation processes, provide guidance on employee development
• Compensation & Benefits: Manage competitive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with relevant laws
• Compliance & Legal: Ensure adherence to employment laws and maintain up-to-date HR policies
• Training & Development: Assist in the implementation of training programs to support continuous learning and professional development
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Drive initiatives to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
• HR Administration: Oversee HR operations, including payroll, compensation, benefits, and personnel records management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• Expertise in employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous law firm or legal industry experience required
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and people management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Why Join Us: Join Sher Edling LLP and contribute to meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to our clients, communities, and beyond. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Annual compensation range for this position is $135,000 – $170,000, depending on experience and geographic location.

Sher Edling LLP is an equal opportunity employer.