Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Los Angeles, the Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for supporting the Human Resources department in a variety of areas, including building relationships across the firm in order to deliver high-value support in the areas of employee relations, performance management and coaching. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership and act as a liaison between firm personnel and HR functional teams, ensuring employees are connected with the appropriate resources (e.g., Benefits, Leaves of Absence, Payroll, etc.). The Human Resources Business Partner will play a key role in promoting a positive, compliant, and high-performing culture across the firm.

This role reports to the Associate Director, Human Resources.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively building relationships across the firm to improve working relationships and drive effective performance management practices.
• Providing guidance and support to effectively resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders across the firm (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Serving as a primary HR resource to firm management, department Chiefs, Directors of Administration and firm personnel, responding to questions and inquiries related to firm policies, procedures and employment law.
• Ensuring consistent application and compliance with firm policies according to applicable local employment laws and regulations.
• Acting as a liaison for matters related to the day-to-day workflow and operations between Human Resources and other core business units.
• Serving as the first point of contact for those seeking HR assistance, triaging and routing inquiries efficiently to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Conducting staff exit interviews and providing feedback to management.
• Assisting with the year-end performance review process across the firm.
• Managing projects and initiatives to support the department’s various processes and systems.
• Providing support to other areas within the Human Resources department during peak seasons, and on an as-needed basis and performing other duties as assigned.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to HR colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Capable of maintaining confidence of personal and highly sensitive information.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment with the ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the firm, along with managing productive working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with demonstrated professionalism and accountability.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent relevant work experience required.
• Minimum of four to six years of work experience in a Human Resources department at a law firm or other professional services organization strongly desired.
• Experience with managing employee relations matters either directly or in a supporting role required.
• Proven ability to provide consultative support to senior leaders and manage complex employee relations issues.
• Completion or ongoing pursuit of a Professional Human Resources certification a plus.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits practices and principles, as well as general knowledge of employment laws and regulations and data privacy laws.

​

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $110 – 130k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

Los Angeles

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.