Monzingo Placement: Director of Operations & Human Resources – Law Firm
Monzingo Legal Recruiting is pleased to announce our resent placement of a Director of Operations & Human Resources manager for a law firm in Connecticut, as follows:
A highly reputed law firm in Connecticut with several locations is seeking a Director of Operations & Human Resources onsite to join its leadership team. The ideal candidate must be a seasoned HR/Operations professional with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. The candidate should have a strategic mindset to align operations and HR initiatives with the firm’s goals while having a deep understanding of legal industry practices.
The Director will report to the Management Committee and work closely with department heads, including IT, Accounting/CFO, and Marketing, to ensure the effective implementation of programs, policies, and procedures. The Director will supervise an HR generalist and other administrative staff, along with the legal support staff of over 50 personnel.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have medium to large law firm management background in areas such as operations, recruitment, employee relations, employment laws, performance management, compliance, risk management, payroll and benefits, diversity, leadership and development, business insurance, reporting, budgeting, and facilities. The candidate should be active in their professional development, staying up to date on legal industry trends and employment laws by being a part of relevant professional organizations and taking part in continuing education offered by various organizations such as ALA or SHRM.
The candidate must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in human resources and law firm operations. They should have a command of employment laws, state and federal. Additionally, they should be able to travel out of state regularly. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or a related field, or equivalent legal career experience at the Director level. Certified Legal Manager (CLM) preferred. SHRM certifications a plus.
The ideal candidate should have high standards of confidentiality, decorum, professionalism, and sound judgment with practical decision-making abilities.
Must have Director-level law firm management experience in legal operations and human resources.
About Monzingo LLC
Founded in 2013, Monzingo Legal is a national recruiting agency serving lawyers and law firms with their hiring needs for attorneys, paralegals, managers, directors and c-suite directors.
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