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Human Resources Director

1 month ago


Chicago, United States Swanson Martin and Bell LLP Full time

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental vision, Metra reimbursement, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).
The **Human Resources** Director** is responsible for the business and non-legal aspects of the firm, focusing on short

**Responsibilities of Human Resources Director**
- Ensure policies/procedures, determined by the Executive Committee, are implemented, followed, and monitored in all firm offices, making recommendations when the need for innovation or improvement is observed.
- Overall responsibility for general administration, compliance, growth, and special projects. Foster effective teamwork to address issues related to human resources, office facilities, marketing, use of technology, purchasing, systems/procedure changes, and long-range planning.
- Attend Partnership, and Executive Committee meetings; prepare minutes and supporting materials. Attend Practice Team and other committee meetings as requested. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, coordinate the implementation of policies, procedures, and other initiatives to achieve strategic results.
- Serve as a business counselor by assisting the Executive Committee with overall strategic input. Plan and assist in the successful onboarding and integration of new practices
- Ensure firm management is equipped with the resources necessary to support all strategic and operating functions.
- Establish/maintain good working relationships and decision-making practices, collaborating with different levels of firm personnel and diverse groups of people, understanding and building on the firm's history and culture.

**Qualifications**
- Strong administrative, management, and leadership skills. Capable of working with limited direction, providing leadership and strategic guidance to others.
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly analyze issues, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and initiate action.
- Excellent oral and written skills to communicate complex information and ideas tactfully and effectively to personnel at all levels of the firm, sometimes under pressure in the presence of strongly held opposing viewpoints.
- Strong interpersonal skills to create a firm-minded atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and openness, and encourage resourcefulness.
- Solid understanding of the importance of client relationships and the need for consistent and excellent client service, ensuring operational and technological support.
- Highly organized, with keen attention to detail, and self-directed in work approach.

**Preferred Education & Certification**
- Master’s degree in human resources or business-related field from an accredited college or university
- SPHR or PHR Certification

**Required Education & Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a business-related field, from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience, _preferably in a law firm setting_, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Since its founding in 1992 by nine partners, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has continued to grow. Currently the firm has 140 lawyers and over 100 staff spread among seven offices and three states. Even throughout the 2008 recession and legal market downturn, our financially stable firm has expanded.
- As an EOE/AA employer, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status._


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