Manager, HRBP

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; hybrid in-office/remote schedule

Company

Global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

What you will do

• Act as the primary HR liaison for practice group leadership, attorneys, staff, and HR colleagues.
• Provide strategic and tactical guidance on workforce planning, talent management, performance management, employee relations, policies, and inclusion initiatives.
• Advise managers, investigate complaints, resolve complex employee relations matters, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with practice group leadership on staffing plans, new-hire integration, engagement, retention, and culture development.
• Manage check-ins, annual and mid-year performance reviews, compensation adjustments, exit interviews, and departure trend analysis.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and Employment Counsel on HR projects, legal requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience.
• Preferably five or more years of experience in a medium-to-large organization, law firm, or professional services environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish credibility quickly.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Ability to work from the Philadelphia office on a hybrid schedule.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside practice group leadership, Employment Counsel, HR Business Partners, and specialized HR Centers of Excellence.
• Participate in firm-wide strategic planning and cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Work in an environment focused on inclusion, employee engagement, retention, and professional support.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities, religious beliefs, or other legally protected needs.

Hiring process

• Apply online through the firm's careers website.