Director of Human Resources

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Job SummaryThe Director of Human Resources is responsible for overseeing firmwide human resources programs and policies in the areas of compliance, employee relations, professional staff performance management, talent management, leadership and professional development, engagement, and retention.  This position leads a team of HR Business Partners (HRBP’s) to provide strategic and tactical support to senior leadership, departments and partners across the firm. The Director will implement talent initiatives to meet future business needs and advise firm leadership on complex people management initiatives, collaborating directly with Executive Committee members and the General Counsel’s office when necessary.Job Responsibilities:Participates in long-term strategic planning to oversee the performance management lifecycle, talent development initiatives, engagement and retention practices, compliance programs, and employee relations issues that arise firm-wide.Oversees the HRBP and Staff Recruiting teams fostering continuous learning, , professional development and leadership growth. Develops and recommends departmental budget to ensure efficient allocation of funds for HR initiatives.Leads the HRBP team to develop collaborative working relationships with firm leadership, management and staff, providing advice, guidance, and coaching and delivering change management consultation to client areas.Leads HRBP team in workforce planning and organizational design for each internal client area to align strategies with business priorities for current and future business requirements.Develops and improves recruitment processes, evaluates staffing trends and devises strategies to attract and source qualified staff candidates. ·Utilizes data and analytics to drive strategy decision making, benchmark and recommend policy improvements, and develops initiatives to address key drivers of employee satisfaction.Leads and resolves complex employee relations issues through thorough and objective investigations, while ensuring consistent application of employee relations practices in collaboration with labor and employment counsel and the general counsel’s office.Partners with Chief Human Resources Officer and key stakeholders to optimize human resources processes and policies; anticipates challenges and recommends innovative solutions firmwide.Monitors and ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations including the management of the firm’s leave administration for U.S. offices. Recommends best practices and any necessary policy modifications to maintain compliance.Responsible for continuous review and improvement of the employee life cycle processes, from recruitment through onboarding, retention, performance evaluations, compensation, development and offboarding.Actively promotes and supports the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.