Join the Human Resources department of a fast-paced downtown Minneapolis law firm.  We have an opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a professional, team environment.  The salary range for the position is $100,000 - $135,000, based on years of experience.

Summary of position:

This position has primary responsibility for all aspects of the Human Resources function, including compensation and benefits, policy development and administration, employee relations, performance management, staffing, training and development, recruiting, Equal Employment Opportunity, and personnel records management.

Responsibilities:

• Promote positive employee relations and satisfaction through open communication and recognition programs.
• Develops and maintains employee recognition guidelines.
• Administer years of service program.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and procedures.
• Update and maintain the Employee Handbook: Policies and Procedures.
• Manage and support state unemployment accounts and claims
• Develop new policies and provide interpretation as needed.
• Ensure the confidential maintenance of all personnel and benefit records.
• Act as the gatekeeper for release of employee information.

Recruitment:  

• Manage the recruitment and selection of a high performing workforce.
• Consult with hiring managers to identify current and explore future workforce needs and translate into job specifications.
• Facilitates the selection process and provide training in recruitment techniques. Conducts and/or supervises the HR staff in conducting screenings, references, background checks, job offers and other logistical tasks associated with recruitment.

• Oversee and administer various employee benefit plans.
• Execute all aspects of employee benefit programs and changes as required.
• Act as a liaison between employee and insurance brokers/providers to resolve benefit related problems and ensure effective utilization of plans.
• Update and maintain all benefit plans and materials.
• Ensure the timely processing of all enrollments, terminations, and other employee changes by the HR staff in conjunction with the insurance carriers.
• Facilitate and manage leaves of absence and other time off benefits.
• Oversees third party administration of all firm benefit plans.

• Recommend and contribute to overall compensation program design.
• Determine starting salaries, perform market pricing, range and title evaluations for individual positions as required.
• Administer the annual merit increase process for support staff.

• Manages the annual performance evaluation process.
• Advise, coach, and participate in complex performance matters as requested.
• Assist managers in defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for various positions and maintaining job descriptions.

• Provide overall guidance and resources to ensure adequate training for staff in the skills they need to perform their jobs.
• Develop and implement orientation program for new employees to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans, enrollment provisions and firm policies and procedures.

• Identify and implement improvements to the various systems and processes that provide infrastructure to the HR function.
• Maintain and oversee the HR budget.
• Supervise HR Generalist, HRIS Specialist, Legal Assistant Support Manager, Legal Assistant staff.
• Oversee the arrangement of all firm social events.
• Maintain active participation in the field – ie: memberships.
• Manage consultant and vendor relations for a variety of HR functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the nature of this position.

Job Requirements:

• Solid base of knowledge and understanding of the human resources field and concepts as well as related administrative practices.
• Prior experience using UKG Ready is highly desirable.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills that build respect, trust, confidence and credibility.
• Strong organizational, planning and time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills including writing, listening, or speaking.
• Management and supervisory skills.

Benefits

We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary with a bonus plan, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, parenting leave, and ten firm holidays.

Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We welcome candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 1-612-332-5300.