Director of Human Resources- 3605923

Job Details

• Location: Oakland, CA 94612; Los Angeles, CA 90017; or San Diego, CA 92101
• Salary: $175,000 - $245,000 annually (DOE), plus discretionary bonus and benefits
• Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)
• Term: Permanent / Full-time
• Referral Fee: $500 (paid if your referral is hired)

Job Description

The Director works closely with firm leadership to build and sustain a high-performing, collaborative workplace grounded in professional excellence, accountability, inclusion, and mutual respect. The position serves as a strategic advisor to leadership while ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices throughout the firm.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Partner with the Human Resources team, Directors, and firm leadership to ensure policies and procedures are practical, effective, and consistently applied across offices and departments.
• Work closely with firm leadership, and when needed outside counsel, on internal investigations, progressive discipline plans, and terminations.
• Provide guidance to the HR team on the implementation and administration of benefit plans, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare HR annual budget as well as long-term fiscal plans.
• Direct the development, implementation, and adherence to budgets and systems to achieve operating and financial objectives.
• Work with the Firm's Executive Director, Principals, Practice Group Leaders, Directors, and Managers to proactively assess and address personnel issues.
• Provide counseling and leadership coaching, performance guidance, and conflict resolution support to Managers and employees.
• Oversee and facilitate the recruiting and hiring process for non-lawyer business professional positions across all offices.
• Obtain necessary approvals and determine hiring strategy for approved positions.
• Oversee candidate screening, background investigations, onboarding, and new hire orientation processes.
• Oversee and administer the performance management process for attorneys and business professional staff.
• Administer annual salary and bonus review for business professional staff.
• Oversee preparation of materials and conduct administrative orientation for new hires.
• Manage employee departures, including exit interviews, transition processes, and related documentation.
• Travel to all Meyers Nave offices as needed to support business and operational objectives.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment involving shifting priorities, sensitive matters, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Foster productive and cooperative working relationships across the firm through professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and responsiveness.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to or change the functions of this position at any time.

Other Functions

• Maintain current knowledge of human resources practices, employment law developments, and industry trends.
• Participate in professional organizations and maintain external professional relationships and resources.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate or advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, CLM, CEBS).
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive human resources leadership or employment law experience, preferably within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong judgment and demonstrated experience in employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational leadership.
• Ability to build credibility and work effectively with individuals across varied backgrounds, roles, and levels of responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and demonstrated use of HRIS/payroll, performance evaluation, and background check software.