Director of Human Resources
O’Hagan Meyer LLC, a national law firm with more than 440 attorneys and 26 offices, is seeking an experienced, business-minded Director of Human Resources to lead the Firm’s HR function from its Chicago office. This leadership role requires 7+ years of HR experience in a law firm or comparable professional-services environment, with the judgment, discretion, and operational discipline needed to support a sophisticated multi-office organization. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to Firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative professionals; establish consistent HR practices across the Firm; and lead initiatives related to employee relations, performance management, professional staff development, policy, compliance, investigations, HR operations, and organizational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- HR strategy and leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Firm priorities, advise leadership on workforce and organizational matters, and promote consistent HR practices across 26 offices.
- Talent and employee experience: Partner on professional staff recruiting, onboarding, engagement, development, retention, succession planning, and performance management.
- Employee relations and investigations: Advise on complex employee matters, conduct or oversee investigations, manage disciplinary and separation processes, and support a respectful, high-performing workplace culture.
