Employment Opportunities

Director of Human Resources - Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP

Philadelphia

The Director of Human Resources leads two functions at the firm. First, he or she manages the human resource program of the firm by developing and managing systems by which the best possible attorneys and staff are recruited and retained. These areas include but are not limited to benefits, compensation, training and development, and legal compliance. He or she develops policies to ensure the fair, consistent, and profitable management of all. Second, the position leads, trains, and manages the activities of the firm paralegals and secretaries, in all offices. The following positions report to the Director of Human Resources: Benefits Manager, Recruitment and Training Manager, HR Coordinator, Manager of Secretarial Services, and the Firm Paralegals. This position reports to the Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops and manages recruitment and retention programs.

Maintains records on paper and using HRIS. Records are maintained within the parameters of the law. Interfaces data with the payroll system.

Develops and manages professional development and training systems including new hire orientation.

Develops and manages coaching and counseling system.

Develops and manages employee performance appraisal system.

Manages unemployment, criminal records checks, and other administrative requirements.

Monitors employee safety, and manages workers compensation program.

Develops and manages the compensation system, including salary levels and salary surveys.

Develops and manages employee benefits programs. These include pension, health, dental, life, ltd, add, and other plans as listed in the employee manual. Recommends changes in benefits programs to support recruitment and retention of staff. Files IRS 5500s and other required forms.

Interfaces with vendors, and monitors performance of brokers and vendors, and recommends changes when needed.

Develops and monitors annual budget for all areas of responsibility.

Develops, updates, and administers policies and procedures, including privacy policies. Serves as the Firm's privacy officer. Ensures that privacy policies are documented, implemented, enforced, monitored and updated. Delegates authority when needed for enforcing privacy policies. Monitors the degree of compliance with all policies and takes action as needed to improve training or clarification of policies and practices.

Ensures that the Firm complies with all local, state, and federal laws related to employment. Reviews and updates policies at least annually. Keeps informed of changes in the law and ensures compliance. Consults legal counsel when appropriate.

Serves as the Firm's EEO officer. Files EEO-1 annually. Develops and administers diversity plan as directed by the Executive Director and firm Chairman.

Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the HR department.

Manages and leads the paralegals and all secretarial support staff.

Manages workflow and ensures effective leadership and eost-effective deployment of legal secretaries and firm paralegals.

Prepares and presents reports to firm management.

Recruits, manages, disciplines, develops (trains) and evaluates the performance of staff members. Direct reports include: Benefits Manager, HR Coordinator, Recruitment and Training Manager, and Manager of Secretarial Services .

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ABILITIES, OR KNOWLEDGE:

10 years experience in human resource management, preferably in a legal services environment.

Ability to supervise.

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well HRIS applications (ADP Employease, for example.) .

Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks.

Ability to operate effectively under pressure.

Problem solving ability.

Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Psychology, or related field.

SHRM certification (SPHR) and/or Master's Degree in related field preferred.

Montgomery McCracken offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include 4 weeks vacation in the first year of employment, health, dental, Life, LTD, and 401 K with match and profit sharing.

All interested applicants, please send a resume and letter of interest to bbell@mmwr.com. Please -- no third parties or phone calls.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - ARCHER & GREINER, P.C.

Archer & Greiner, P.C. seeks an experienced Human Resource professional to oversee and administer the Firm’s Human Resources function.

Archer & Greiner is a prestigious, full service, regional law firm. It is one of the largest firms in the Delaware Valley and the fifth largest New Jersey based law firm. With its network of six regional offices the Firm has 180 attorneys practicing in all major disciplines

The HR Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is based in the Haddonfield office which is the Firm’s principal office located ten minutes from Center City Philadelphia.

The position is responsible for all aspects of human resource management including ensuring that Firm policies and procedures are in compliance with all State and Federal employment laws. The Director of Human Resources works closely with managers of other offices and oversees the administration of employee benefits and payroll, performance management and employee staffing. The position also assists the Firm’s Personnel Committee in performance evaluation and salary administration for associates and paralegals.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of five years of experience in human resource management. PHR or SPHR helpful but not required. Experience with ADP-HRMS system helpful. Legal background a plus. Interested candidates should send resumes to H. Michael Corr, Chief Operating Officer, Archer & Greiner, P.C., One Centennial Square, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, or via email hmcorr@archerlaw.com. EOE

Knowledgeable, self-directed individual sought to provide hands-on and help desk support as part of a help desk team for a five office, 150+ attorney regional law firm (Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP).

Primary responsibilities include answering, evaluating and prioritizing incoming telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from end users experiencing issues with hardware, software, networking, telephone, and other computer-based resources. Collects information from end user and leads end user through diagnostic procedures to determine causes of issues or performs "hands-on" diagnostics. Handles problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution and follow-up for routine problems. Escalates more complex problems after following established protocol. Logs and tracks calls, provides accurate documentation. May initiate contact and/or work directly with vendors, consultants, or other third parties. Installs personal computers, software, telephones, and peripheral equipment.

Bachelors Degree in a related field and 2+ years relevant experience ideal; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Specific help desk experience with Microsoft's Office 2003, Windows XP, Active Directory, and Autonomy Interwoven's FileSite considered an ideal fit for this position. Experience in a support function in a professional services environment, especially legal, considered highly desirable. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

This position reports directly to the Help Desk Supervisor and is based in Center City Philadelphia. Occasional regional travel to satellite offices (Cherry Hill, NJ; Berwyn, PA; Wilmington, DE; Linwood, NJ) and the ability to do so with short notice required.

If interested, please contact Lisa Grossman, Help Desk Supervisor, at lgrossman@mmwr. Please, no third parties!