Human Resources Manager

The role promotes firm values and long-term success through human resources management spanning job design, recruitment, performance management, employment lifecycle changes, and talent development. The ideal candidate is proactive, growth-oriented, and motivated to build systems and programs that support fairness, performance, and employee development.

Key Expectations

• Uphold the MA Core Values in all aspects of work
• Work both independently and collaboratively with flexibility and professionalism
• Be a motivated self-starter who actively seeks learning opportunities and feedback
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing, verbally, and when representing the firm
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion, balancing empathy with accountability
• Take initiative to identify gaps and implement improvements beyond assigned tasks
• Adapt to organizational change and support firm growth and evolution.

Core Responsibilities

Human Resources Strategy

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organization
• Support leadership decision-making through internal investigations and metrics
• Serve as the firm’s internal resource on employment law, compliance, and risk management 
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws through audits and policy updates to the MA Office Manual
• Conduct required State and Federal employee training (including harassment prevention and mandated compliance programs)
• Track and analyze key HR metrics (e.g., retention, turnover, performance cycles) to identify trends and risks
• Own and optimize HR systems (HRIS), ensuring accurate records, documentation, and reporting
• Oversee personnel file management, record retention, and documentation standards in alignment with legal requirements

Compensation and Benefits

• Maintain firm-wide pay plans and salary bands
• Oversee the 401K program, including enrollment, administration, and employee education
• Manage paid time off and other leave requests
• Manage health care benefits and enrollment process
• Conduct annual salary reviews 
• Maintain ACA compliance
• Support annual HR budgeting and cost forecasting related to compensation, benefits, and compliance 
• Monitor compensation practices to promote internal equity and market alignment

Recruitment & Internship Program

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies with senior leadership
• Actively recruit and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates
• Oversee the full recruitment and selection process, including interviews
• Manage recruitment budget
• Update and maintain job descriptions as required 
• Coordinate recruiting events and university outreach, including alumni engagement
• Design and manage a structured internship program with clear learning objectives and pathways from intern to full-time roles
• Ensure fair, consistent, and bias-aware recruiting practices 
• Oversee immigration and work authorization processes (e.g., H-1B, O-1, or other visas), in partnership with external legal counsel, if applicable

Talent Development 

• Develop and oversee a firm-wide mentorship program that supports employee growth, engagement, and retention
• Partner with leadership to define career pathways, role expectations, and development opportunities 
• Support succession planning efforts by identifying skills gaps and high-potential talent
• Evaluate and refine talent development programs annually to ensure alignment with firm goals

Employee Relations

• Support employees’ professional development and overall engagement
• Address employee concerns, grievances, and performance issues in partnership with management
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance management, corrective action, and difficult conversations
• Oversee the annual performance review process and ensure timely completion of milestone reviews (30/90/180 days)
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes
• Ensure employee relations matters are handled consistently, fairly, and with appropriate risk management
• Coach managers to proactively address issues and reinforce a culture of accountability and support

Qualifications