Human Resources Manager Jobs

Kennedys, recently ranked as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 US, a guide of outstanding firms and lawyers across the United States, is seeking a HR Manager to join its US HR Team. This is a unique opportunity as the role is a combination of HR disciplines - Learning and Development; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

If you are a HR professional with experience in Learning and Development and have a passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion this role may be a great fit.

The role is based in our US headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. This is an exceptional, hybrid opportunity to join a growing, competitive law firm with a diversified global practice.

Team

Kennedys HR team supports the firm around the world with all people related matters including Business Partnering, Responsible Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, HR Systems and Analytics, Learning and Development, Recruitment, and Rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects within the team as well as wider HR projects when required (such as help identify and develop community projects across US offices)
• Work in conjunction with the wider HR team globally to ensure best practice
• Support, develop, mentor and coach direct reports or more junior team members
• Manage relevant processes and resources including budget management
• Carry out and lead on cyclical HR projects/tasks
• Build meaningful relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Drive strategic thinking and influence stakeholders

Additional Responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Identify learning and development training and program needs through consulting with US stakeholders and analysis of data. Propose innovative and impactful learning solutions to address the professional development needs for all levels of personnel
• Work in conjunction with global Learning and Development team to identify best practices and leverage resources and program content to ensure the US is providing learning and development opportunities that are globally aligned

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)

• Act as an ambassador for DE&I and represent Kennedys internally and externally
• Provide DE&I guidance and subject matter expertise, including: analyzing data to identify trends and where further improvement is desirable; embedding compliance and reporting; reviewing recruitment practices to ensure Kennedys US offices are hiring and retaining candidates from a broad range of backgrounds; and ensuring training programs raise awareness of, develop, and enhance inclusive behaviors for all employees
• Primary lead for DE&I initiatives for the US, liaising with the Responsible Business team and DE&I committees
• Ensure the US's DE&I efforts are aligned globally

Other

• Work with the wider US and global HR team to update and ensure policies/procedures are efficient and in line with best practices. Deliver a high level, proactive, professional advice service to all the US offices, providing stakeholders with current, commercial and relevant advice on human resources matters relating to Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Required Experience

• A solid understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion and experience of implementing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have resulted in measurable changes within an organization
• Establish a strong reputation as a responsible employer
• HR experience gained within professional services firm, including legal, financial services, or similar environment service-oriented industry; strong preference for law firm experience
• An interest in responsible business
• Strong experience in creating, coordinating, and implementing professional development programming across professional disciplines
• Experience working in global organizations preferred
• Demonstrable ability to manage cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders