Regional HR Manager

Our Human Resources department is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Human Resources Manager. The Regional Human Resources Manager will be based in Cleveland and will play a key role in leading and coordinating HR operations across the Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati offices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for staff positions, including job postings, interviews, and hiring decisions.
• Conduct new employee orientations and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Coordinate local benefits administration, including communication and distribution of materials.
• Supervise non-legal support staff directly or through subordinate supervisors.
• Manage secretary and paralegal workflow, allocate overflow, and coordinate team projects.
• Oversee the annual performance review and compensation process for support staff; provide salary and bonus recommendations aligned with budget.
• Support the annual performance review process for associates and conduct stay interviews to assess engagement and retention.
• Advise on employee relations matters, providing practical guidance and resolution strategies; collaborate with firmwide leadership as needed.
• Administer the local leave of absence program, ensuring compliance, timely documentation, and clear communication throughout the process.
• Manage the termination process, including separation documents, exit surveys, and follow-up conversations.
• Build strong relationships with attorneys and staff to promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and applicable laws and regulations, including ADA, EEO, FMLA, OSHA, and FLSA.
• Investigate work-related accidents, prepare injury reports, and submit and track Worker’s Compensation claim.
• Plan and coordinate office events such as staff appreciation week, flu shot clinics, and wellness screenings.
• Other duties as requested and assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 7 years of experience with strong, demonstrated HR acumen; substantive experience and knowledge with traditional HR functional areas, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits and compensation administration, and training and development.
• Knowledge and experience in administering ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local statutory employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate difficult and complex information to others tactfully.
• Availability to work nights or weekends as needed. Travel required, 20% or less.

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 – $140,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience level, education/training, and relevant skills.

About Us

BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With over 1,000 attorneys across 18 offices coast to coast, BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation’s largest and most well-known companies. BakerHostetler’s values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people and active participation in the communities in which we work and live. Please visit www.bakerlaw.com for more information about our Firm.

Benefits
Offering competitive pay and benefits, while providing a collegial and respectful work environment, is part of our commitment to fostering a workplace that values employees.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefit program includes:

• Competitive salaries and a performance bonus program
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Multiple plan options and various benefit levels
• Same-sex domestic partner coverage
• Pre-tax premiums
• Coverage begins on date of hire
• Group term life/AD&D and voluntary supplemental group universal life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance – self and family
• Long-term care insurance
• Short-term disability benefits
• Long-term disability benefits
• Pre-tax benefit programs – dependent care, health care reimbursement and transit/qualified parking (in most cities)
• Retirement program – voluntary 401(k) plan

The expected annual salary for this position ranges is $120,000-140,000 a year. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to region, experience level, education/training, and relevant skills. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply directly on our website.

BakerHostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer