Human Resources Manager

We are a leading family law firm driven by a singular vision: Do Good, Make an Impact. We are committed to creating lasting, positive change—for our teammates, our clients, and our community. Our mission is simple yet profound: We are a Human Solution to a Human Problem. We deliver top expertise, skill, and resources in an authentically caring, human, and empathetic way.

We hold seven core values at the heart of everything we do:

• Above and Beyond: We reject mediocrity and pursue excellence.

• Integrity First: Trust is the foundation of our work.

• It's a Team Sport: Success is collective.

• Drive Results: We play to win and celebrate success.

• Be Yourself: We value uniqueness and creativity.

• Forever Students: Curiosity fuels growth.

• Humanize: Empathy is our guiding principle.

Role Overview

We are looking for a confident, strategic HR leader who wants to build rather than maintain. This role is ideal for a skilled HR professional who has developed a strong foundation and is ready to take on a broader leadership mandate. You will lead the HR function hands-on and bring both structure and momentum to a growing firm. Candidates who are ambitious, capable, and ready for a step-up opportunity will thrive here.

The HR Manager at Shulman & Partners will play a defining role in shaping how a high-performing family law firm scales.

This is a leadership position, responsible for driving the firm's people strategy, leading core HR systems, and ensuring consistent performance and accountability. You will work in close partnership with the Executive Director and Managing Partner, contributing insight, recommendations, and structure that strengthen the firm's overall leadership capacity.

You will bring both strategy and execution, leading with sound judgment, calm authority, and a clear understanding of how process, structure, and human connection create organizational excellence.

Who You Are

Mission-Driven

You connect your work to purpose. You see HR as a leadership function that strengthens both people and performance.

Value Creator

You improve what exists and introduce what is missing. Your work adds capability, clarity, and efficiency to the firm.

Comfortable with Ambiguity

You perform confidently when structure is still forming. You find focus through action and create clarity for others.

Accountable

You follow through on commitments and own your results. You bring urgency, precision, and professionalism to every project.

Performance Focused

You care about results, not appearances. You value speed, consistency, and measurable progress.

Down-to-Earth Contributor

You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves and handling both strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR needs. You approach all work, from employee engagement to administrative details, with professionalism and care. You understand that in a lean, growing environment, leadership means being hands-on and adaptable.

Human Leader

You balance structure and empathy. You make firm decisions while maintaining fairness, respect, and composure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on HR Generalist type role
• 3+ years of experience in an HR leadership position
• HR experience must be in a comparable-size or a growing organization with lean HR and close contact with executive leadership

Responsibilities

Lead HR as a Core Function of the Firm

• Operate as a key member of the leadership team, working directly with executive leadership on people and performance strategy.
• Position HR as a leadership function by bringing clarity, structure, and accountability to how the firm attracts, develops, and retains talent.
• Translate business goals into actionable HR strategies that improve hiring quality, performance consistency, and team engagement.
• Anticipate needs, identify risks, and make recommendations that support firm priorities.

Build Systems that Strengthen Performance

• Create simple, repeatable HR processes that reinforce pace and consistency.
• Develop clear frameworks for performance, feedback, and accountability.
• Ensure every employee understands expectations, and that feedback systems are timely, fair, and results-oriented.
• Track and report meaningful people metrics to inform leadership decisions.

Drive Recruitment and Talent Quality

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process for all roles across the firm. This includes full-cycle recruitment for legal positions (lawyers, clerks, legal support), non-legal roles, and student programs.
• Partner with executive leadership on hiring decisions, providing insight and recommendations based on data, fit, and potential.
• Build recruiting systems that reflect the firm's standards of professionalism and pace.
• Design onboarding experiences that set clear expectations and accelerate integration.

Bring Structure to Growth

• Build and document scalable systems that make it easier for teams to perform with clarity and accountability.
• Maintain legal compliance and accuracy across all HR documentation and processes.
• Create systems that balance efficiency and human connection, reinforcing consistency and trust.

Shape Leadership and Collaboration

• Partner with executive leadership to define and uphold high standards for performance, conduct, and communication.
• Coach and support team members as the firm's leadership structure evolves.
• Act as a steady presence in moments of change, providing clarity, judgment, and context to guide decisions.
• Ensure HR communication is timely, professional, and human across all levels of the organization.

What Success Looks Like

• HR is recognized as a leadership function that drives clarity, pace, and consistency.
• The firm's hiring, onboarding, and performance processes operate efficiently and professionally.
• The HR function provides reliable, data-informed recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Executive leadership trust HR to identify issues early and propose practical, well-judged solutions.
• All HR team members are consistently held to the standard of being reliable and proactive, supporting execution with speed and accuracy.
• The firm experiences smoother communication, faster decision cycles, and a more consistent employee experience.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Executive Director

Direct reports: HR Coordinator, 2x Office Administrator

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to lead the people function within a growing, high-performance firm that values pace, accountability, and clarity. You will work directly with executive leadership to build systems that last and a culture that scales.

If you are motivated by impact, confident in your judgment, and skilled at turning structure and empathy into results, we would like to meet you.

Application Requirements

• Your cover letter must be tailored specifically to this role and our firm. Generic or templated submissions will not be considered.
• All qualification questions must be answered meaningfully and specifically. Vague or incomplete responses will result in disqualification.