Are you a champion of exceptional team experiences skilled in transforming the workplace into a beacon of collaboration care and excellence in the legal landscape
Do you have the creative vision to reinvent firm operations blending HR acumen with strategic oversight systems development and a peoplecentric mindset that supports both staff and clients
Can you navigate the intricate dynamics of a law firm coordinating between attorneys administrative staff and external service providers to ensure our team is engaged our culture is strong and our service delivery remains worldclass
Is your approach to HR grounded in both strategic thinking and heartfelt empathy
Final question: When faced with a challenge do you get excited or run away
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At Brumley Law Firm we are dedicated to helping injury victims reclaim their lives through compassionate legal advocacy. Based in Kent and serving communities across Western Washington including Seattle Tacoma Puyallup Lynnwood and Olympia our firm practices personal injury law with integrity precision and a clientfirst approach. As our team grows were looking for an HR Manager who will ensure our internal operations reflect the same compassion excellence and teamwork we promise our clients.
In this role you wont merely manage hiring and policies you will shape the culture and systems that support our people and our mission. Youll lead fullcycle recruitment onboarding performance management benefits administration and engagement initiatives creating a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered. Youll work closely with the leadership team to refine our HR processes track key workforce metrics and build a strong foundation that allows our attorneys and staff to focus fully on client service and results.
What youll do:
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract top legal and administrative talent. Manage full-cycle recruitment including job postings interviews background checks and hiring coordination. Oversee new hire orientation onboarding and integration programs to ensure a seamless start. Maintain consistent communication with new employees duringand 90-day check-ins to support engagement and retention.
- Employee Relations & Engagement: Serve as the main HR point of contact for all staff ensuring employee concerns are addressed with professionalism and confidentiality. Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes collaboration accountability and open communication. Conduct regular employee check-ins lead retention initiatives and coordinate staff appreciation events firmwide meetings and culture-building programs aligned with the firms values.
- Performance Management & Development: Partner with leadership to establish clear performance metrics conduct reviews and support goal-setting and feedback processes. Provide coaching to supervisors on employee development and corrective action. Identify training needs and coordinate professional development mentorship and continuing education initiatives that promote career growth.
- Benefits Compensation & Compliance: Administer employee benefits leave programs and 401(k) plans and serve as liaison with benefit providers and payroll partners. Maintain accurate HR and payroll records while ensuring compliance with federal and Washington State employment laws. Develop update and communicate HR policies handbooks and procedures. Stay current on employment regulations providing leadership with guidance on compliance and best practices.
- HR Strategy & Leadership: Collaborate with firm leadership on workforce planning retention strategies and organizational development. Analyze HR data such as time-to-fill retention and employee satisfaction to inform decision-making. Support diversity equity and inclusion initiatives across the firm and lead HR audits compliance reviews and internal investigations as needed.
- HR Operations & Reporting: Maintain and manage HRIS systems ensure CLE and training compliance for attorneys and staff and oversee updates to the employee handbook and policy documentation. Conduct periodic audits and provide accurate HR reporting to support firm operations and strategic planning.
What were looking for:
- Experience: Minimum 25 years in HR or people operations ideally in a professional services or legal environment with experience managing HR functions and driving process improvements.
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret HR data identify trends and implement strategic initiatives that improve talent acquisition retention and engagement. Skilled in developing data-driven solutions to support firm growth and culture.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in HRIS and ATS systems with strong Microsoft Office skills and comfort implementing technology solutions that streamline HR workflows. Experienced in benefits administration employment law compliance and HR best practices.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent interpersonal coaching and leadership skills. Able to manage diverse teams provide constructive feedback and foster a culture of accountability collaboration and professional growth. Builds trust through clear empathetic and transparent communication.
- Culture & Fit: Aligns with Brumley Law Firms core values integrity client-first service compassion and excellence. Thrives in a mission-driven dynamic environment and serves as a trusted partner in organizational change.
- Preferred Qualifications: PHR SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification. Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment. Familiarity with Washington State employment laws benefits and leave administration requirements.
Why you should work here:
- MissionDriven Firm: Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference for clients who have been hurt by negligence working with a firm that values service empathy and results.
- Visible Impact & Growth: This is an opportunity to build and shape HR systems from the ground up in a highgrowth environment. Your work will directly influence our people and our future.
- Positive and Collaborative Culture: At Brumley Law Firm culture matters; youll be part of a supportive professional and clientoriented team.
- Professional Development: With multiple offices across Western Washington and new locations coming youll have room to grow and influence the firms evolution.
Additional perks:
- Compensation: Competitive salary aligned with experience.
- Benefits: Medical dental and vision insurance; 401(k) plan available; PTO and holidays.
- Location: Kent WA.
At Brumley Law Firm your role as HR Manager is more than just managing policies its about shaping a culture where people feel valued supported and inspired to perform at their best. Youll be the driving force behind a workplace that balances professionalism with compassion ensuring every team member from attorneys to support staff has the tools clarity and encouragement to thrive. Your leadership will influence how the firm attracts top talent nurtures development and builds a cohesive values-driven team.
This is your opportunity to lead with purpose and a firm dedicated to excellence and client service your expertise in people operations compliance and organizational strategy will have a direct impact on the firms growth and success. From onboarding new hires to guiding leadership on culture and engagement youll play a central role in cultivating an environment where collaboration integrity and care are not just expectations but everyday practice.