Director of Human Resources - Law Firm

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, well-established professional services organization where your expertise will directly influence company culture and long-term success.
• Take ownership of the entire HR function and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Lead meaningful initiatives in employee engagement, compliance, talent acquisition, and organizational development.
• Enjoy the opportunity to modernize HR processes and make a lasting impact across the organization.
• Competitive compensation with strong long-term career growth potential.

Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut – This is an on-site leadership role where you'll work closely with executive leadership and have a visible impact across the organization. After successfully completing six months of employment, you'll have the flexibility to work one hybrid day per week.

Note: We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 2+ years leading HR initiatives or teams. Professional services or law firm experience is highly preferred.

About Us

We are a growing professional services organization committed to delivering exceptional client service by investing in outstanding people. Our team values collaboration, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we're seeking an experienced HR leader who will help shape our culture while ensuring our people practices remain compliant, strategic, and employee-focused. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead all Human Resources operations and serve as the organization's primary HR subject matter expert.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and update employee handbook, HR policies, and compliance programs.
• Lead employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and risk management initiatives.
• Manage leave administration, accommodations, workers' compensation, and unemployment matters.
• Oversee recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, compensation benchmarking, and organizational development.
• Administer benefits, HRIS, payroll vendor relationships, and employee records.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, and leadership best practices.
• Develop employee engagement, retention, recognition, and culture initiatives.
• Track workforce metrics and assist leadership with HR budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 2+ years of HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience handling employee relations and workplace investigations.
• HRIS experience required; iSolved experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications are preferred.
• Professional services or law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become a key member of the leadership team where your expertise will truly matter. We offer an environment that values collaboration, professional growth, thoughtful leadership, and the opportunity to build programs that positively impact employees across the organization.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: 5+ yrs of progressive HR exp, 2+ yrs of HR leadership exp

• Required Years as Associate: 5+

Additional context:
Relocation- No
Packages - No

Submission Email: Name / Veronica - [email protected]

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Established Connecticut professional services firm hiring an HR Director to lead compliance, employee relations, recruiting, HR operations, and organizational development while partnering directly with executive leadership.

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• Client job title: Director of Human Resources - Law Firm

• Location: Glastonbury, CT

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 5+

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