Senior Manager, Human Resources

Beveridge & Diamond, PC, the foremost national corporate environmental law firm, is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead employee relations, compliance, and compensation & benefits. This role manages a small HR team and serves as a trusted advisor to firm leadership on people strategy, policy, employee matters, and risk in a fast-paced, client-service environment.At Beveridge & Diamond, we do not just practice environmental law-we define it. With more than 170 lawyers across seven U.S. offices and a legacy spanning five decades, we are The Environmental Law Firm. We combine the sophistication and reach of larger firms with the focus and agility of a boutique, counseling the world's largest companies, industry associations, and municipalities on complex and rapidly evolving environmental issues.RequirementsHR Team Leadership• Lead day-to-day HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, job changes, promotions, and separations.• Manage, coach, and develop the HR Generalist, Benefits/Leave Specialist, setting priorities and service expectations.• Establish and improve HR processes, procedures, and service standards to support consistency, compliance, and a positive employee experience.Employee Relations• Serve as the lead HR contact for employee relations matters involving attorneys and business services staff.• Advise partners, managers, and department leaders on performance management, conduct issues, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.• Conduct prompt, fair, and well-documented investigations into complaints and recommend appropriate resolutions.• Guide managers through corrective action, performance improvement, and termination processes with a focus on consistency and risk mitigation.• Identify patterns and themes in employee relations activity and recommend actions to strengthen engagement, accountability, and culture.Compliance and Policy Management• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as firm policies and practices relevant to the legal industry.• Maintain and update the employee handbook and core HR policies; communicate changes clearly and provide training as needed.• Oversee HR compliance programs including I-9 administration, recordkeeping, required postings, background checks, and mandatory training.• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and manager practices.• Partner with firm leadership and outside counsel on sensitive or high-risk employment matters.Compensation & Benefits• Lead administration and ongoing refinement of compensation and benefits programs for attorneys and business services employees.• Conduct market pricing and internal equity reviews; make recommendations on salary ranges, adjustments, and bonus guidance.• Oversee benefits and leave administration through the Benefits/Leave Specialist and external vendors, including escalated employee issues.• Coordinate annual compensation and bonus cycles, ensuring accurate data, sound process management, and effective communication.• Partner with Finance and update payroll workflows and support payroll systems update.• Support employee understanding of total rewards programs and promote a positive, service-oriented benefits experience.Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.• HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant responsibility for employee relations, compliance, and compensation & benefits.• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.• Demonstrated experience leading HR staff and managing complex employee relations issues and investigations.• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and HR systems.• Excellent judgment, discretion, communication skills, and ability to build credibility across all levels of the firm.• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and adoption of best practices.Salary Description170,000 to 190,000