About the Company:
Meneses Law is an accomplished law firm with an outstanding track record of providing immigration services with the highest professional standards to our clients. We work with thousands of clients across the United States on Adjustment of Status, Visas, Petitions, Labor Certifications, Citizenships, Deportations, Waivers, DACA Renewals, and Asylum matters.
Our headquarters is based out of Houston, Texas and with the expansion to other major cities, our aim is to assist clients to achieve their objectives as placidly and efficiently as possible while minimizing the legal and regulatory risks. The law firm is built on its reputation of providing exceptional customer service delivery coupled with appropriate and outstanding skills, fast turnaround, and the know-how expert of our legal team.
Job Summary:
Meneses Law has an immediate opening for an HR Manager to join our dynamic law firm. The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
At Meneses Law, we understand that our business thrives when our employees thrive, and it begins with hiring the right HR Manager. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, is goal driven, ethical, and a dedicated professional.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the HR department.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department and provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policies.
- Responsible for creating, updating, and applying all HR policies and company guidelines and making sure they adhere to standards and laws initiated by authorities
- Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
- Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
- Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
- Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Scheduled interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials. Assists with interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers and directors.
- Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
- Educating employees on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations.
- Generating official internal correspondence such as verification of employments. Assist in preparations by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc.).
- Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality with organizational information.
- Promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse staff members
- Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Having a successful track record in filling job requisitions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative. Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Advanced with technology and ability to learn our software systems including applicant-tracking software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and MacOS systems.
- Excellent understanding of HR operations (recruiting, onboarding, training, and compensation).
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to type 45 WPM or more.
- Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
- 3+ years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.
- PHR/SHRM Certification or equivalent preferred.
Compensation
Meneses Law believes in Work Life Balance. Operation hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus 2 Saturdays a month for certain positions.
Being hired by Meneses Law as an HR Manager means that you will have the opportunity to:
- Earn $75,000.00 Salary
- Growth and self-development opportunities through our Training program
- Be part of a positive culture
- Earn individual and team incentives
- Start an incredible career
Benefits for Working at Meneses Law:
- Generous compensation
- Work with state-of-the-art technology
- Name Recognition & Prestige Immigration Law Firm
- Sophisticated, Challenging Work
- Structured Training Programs
- Meaningful Career Advancement Opportunities
- Excellent Benefits (Medical (80% ER contribution, Dental (No-Cost to employee), Vision, Life Insurance (Paid), 2 weeks of PTO, and 10 days of paid holidays)
- Work Life Balance Schedule
- Birthday and Anniversary rewards
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education/ Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of MS Office and MacOS.
Communication Skills:
- Ability of reading comprehension, writing, speaking to others to convey information effectively, active listening and interpreting instructional documents. English/ Spanish bilingual oral communication is a must.
Reasoning Skills:
- Must be able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define the problem or objective. Identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies, and relationships. Formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternative and their implications.
Physical Demands:
- This position involves regular walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking.
- May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and viewing computer monitor for extended periods of time.
- Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. May involve moving or lifting items under 10 pounds.
Other skills:
- Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Excellent organizational and time-management.
Work Hours:
- Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm + 2 Saturdays, per month. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company need. 20% Travel.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race , color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources: 5 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person