Director - Human Resources

Padgett Law Group (PLG), recognized by The M Report as a Top 25 Company

to Work For, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Director

for our elite, multi-state, full-service creditors' rights law firm. Reporting

directly to our VP of Enterprise, this position will be instrumental in shaping the

HR landscape of our organization, which is driven by a mission to attract and

retain the industry’s most talented individuals while delivering high-quality

legal services. You will not only manage the day-to-day, tactical components of

HR operations, but will also evolve and elevate our HR practices in line with

our firm’s culture - grounded in merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic HR Management: Develop and implement HR strategies that are

in sync with the overall business goals, continuously assessing and revising

to ensure alignment with evolving business needs.

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor HR team members,

ensuring consistent and high-quality HR service delivery while fostering a

collaborative team environment that encourages growth and excellence.

• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Manage full-cycle recruitment, from

sourcing to hiring, ensuring attraction of top talent and developing

innovative retention strategies, focusing on career development and

employee satisfaction.

• Performance Management: Oversee performance review procedures and

provide guidance and support to management regarding employee

performance through constructive feedback and actionable plans.

• Employee Relations & Engagement: Actively support employee relations

by resolving workplace conflicts, performing workplace investigations, and

facilitating effective communication plans according to each case’s unique

circumstances.

• Compliance & Legal: Proactively address legal updates to ensure all HR

practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

• Training and Development: Identify training needs across the organization

and implement development programs.

• Compensation & Benefits: Collaborate with payroll specialist to manage

and review compensation structures and benefit programs.

• HR Analytics: Utilize HR metrics and data analysis to inform decision-

making and enhance HR processes. Prepare reports and presentations on

key HR metrics for senior management.

• Change Management: Lead and facilitate organizational change initiatives,

ensuring effective communication and minimal disruption. Align change

management strategies with overall business objectives.

• Tactical HR Operations: Oversee and manage daily HR tasks such as

onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and employee records

maintenance. Manage and resolve day-to-day employee issues and

inquiries.

• Compliance Reporting: Compile and submit required HR reports, such as

EEO-1, ACA compliance, OSHA logs, and other state-specific reports.

• HR Policy Development & Implementation: Develop, update, and enforce

HR policies and procedures to ensure best practices. Conduct regular

policy reviews and updates in response to changing legal and business

landscapes.

• Comprehensive Leave Management: Administer various types of leave,

including FMLA, ADA accommodations, parental leave, and personal leave,

ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related

field with a combination of relevant experience.

• Current HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
• Minimum of 7 years of direct HR experience, with at least 3 years in a

leadership role. Prior work experience in a legal or professional services

environment is strongly preferred.

• Comprehensive expertise in HR technology - sourcing, optimization,

integration, implementation, automations - is a must for this role.

• Strong understanding of multi-state employment laws and legal

requirements unique to the professional services industry.

• Proven expertise in strategic planning, employee relations, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to meticulously manage HR data, processes, and documents with precision.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with experience working with ATS, LMS, BI tools, and HRIS systems. Direct experience with Proliant Payroll and/or Employee Navigator is a plus, but not required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Proficiency in recruiting strategies,

including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and understanding of legal industry-specific talent

requirements.

• Performance Management: Ability to design and implement performance

review systems. Skills in setting performance criteria, conducting

evaluations, and providing constructive feedback.

• Employee Relations: Expertise in resolving workplace issues and

maintaining positive employee relations.

• Training & Development: Skills in identifying training needs and

experience in career pathing and employee development plans.

• Benefits Management: Expertise in managing and negotiating employee

benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, etc.

• HR Compliance Auditing: Skills in conducting regular HR audits to ensure

compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Ability to update HR policies

in accordance with changing legal requirements.

• Risk Management: Understanding of risk management principles related to

HR, including workplace safety, workers’ compensation, and liability issues.

• Data Privacy & Security: Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations,

especially in handling sensitive employee information.

• HR Analytics: Proficiency in using HR analytics to drive decision-making.

Ability to interpret and present data to support HR initiatives and

strategies.

• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Experience in creating effective

onboarding programs for new hires. Skills in managing offboarding

processes, including exit interviews and transitions.

• HR Technology Optimization & Implementation: Strong capability in

managing HRIS system upgrades and enhancements. Expertise in

maintaining high data integrity within HR systems and ensuring seamless

integration with other business systems (e.g., payroll, finance, operations).

• Multi-State Employment Law Expertise: Advanced knowledge of

employment laws across various states, including specific requirements for

labor practices, wage and hour laws, and anti-discrimination policies.

• Ethical HR Practices: Understanding the ethical obligations specific to the

legal profession including confidentiality, conflict of interest policies, and

the handling of sensitive client information.

BENEFITS

We believe that investing in our employees is paramount to our success, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your life both inside and outside of work. Our benefits include competitive health coverage, 401k, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave to support new families, and more.

Do you meet some but not all of the criteria for this job? Apply anyway

At PLG, we look at core talents, personality traits, and transferrable skills—so who knows,

you just might be the full package we’re looking for.

PLG is an equal opportunity employer, and we value employees’ differences in age, color,

disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national

origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,

socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees

unique. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.