Human Resources Manager

Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is a full service mid-sized law firm with nine offices, recognized for its sixth consecutive year as a Best Law Firm® by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers®. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a  Human Resources Manager to be basedin our headquarters in Newport Beach, CA . The HR Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including compliance, onboarding, performance management, employee recognition & engagement, and employee relations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative work environment and appreciates new challenges and opportunities for innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), conveys and manages various human resources policies, procedures, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Serve as primary HR contact for employees and managers on conduct, conflict, performance, and policy issues.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintaining Personnel files
• Handling all leave of absence and accommodation requests
• Processing and filing all employment change forms
• Handling and resolving employee relations issues
• Reviewing onboarding and termination processes on a regular basis and making changes, where necessary
• Serve as a culture champion for the firm, promoting firm values by creating and implementing HR initiatives, spearheading employee recognition programs, and organizing firm events that foster a positive work environment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR legal trends and ensure the organization’s policies are current and legally compliant.
• Manage confidential, sensitive HR matters with sound judgment and strong documentation practices (with assistant support).
• Oversees all onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of HR department and services performed.
• Manages and administers all required training programs mandated by federal, state and local laws. (e.g., harassment training, workplace violence prevention training)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment highly preferred.
• Able to effectively and comfortably communicate with employees at all levels within the firm.
• Experience processing payroll, a plus.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and tasks successfully to completion.
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Possess knowledge and familiarity with California and Federal Employment and Labor Laws
• Proficiency in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Paychex a plus.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred

Benefits

Our firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation + performance-based bonus plan
• Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) – employer-paid premium up to 95% + employer funded HRA (for PPO plans)
• Dental insurance – employer-paid premium up to 100%
• Vision coverage
• Wellness incentives, including fitness discounts and rewards program
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Unlimited Time Off program
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment that promotes career development and a healthy work-life balance.

About Us: At Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara (BWB&O), we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our clients. With 200 attorneys across nine offices in four states, and a strong foothold in the legal community, we have built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas. Learn more at

Equal Opportunity Statement:  BWB&O is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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The expected base salary range is $115,000-$135,000, however actual compensation will be determined based on experience.