Job Description
Cuerate is inviting applications for an experienced HR Manager to drive human resource management and operational strategy for a prestigious Tier 1 Law Firm based in Mumbai. This leadership role calls for a strategic HR professional who understands the dynamics of high-performing professional service environments and can manage talent management, partner coordination, organizational development, and employee relations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Talent Management & Recruitment
Partner with practice heads and senior partners to identify workforce planning needs across various legal practice areas.
Drive targeted recruitment initiatives to attract top legal talent, lateral hires, and support staff.
Oversee end-to-end recruitment cycles, partner-level hiring logistics, and offer negotiations.
2. Performance Management & Appraisals
Design and execute annual performance appraisal cycles for associates, counsel, and administrative personnel.
Establish clear key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to billable hours, client deliverables, and professional development.
Facilitate continuous feedback, career progression planning, and talent retention strategies.
3. HR Operations & Partner Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and firm partners on HR policies, org design, and talent initiatives.
Manage onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and employee record maintenance.
Collaborate with internal finance teams regarding compensation structuring, performance bonuses, and payroll inputs.
4. Learning & Development (L&D)
Identify training needs across practice groups to enhance legal skills, soft skills, and leadership capabilities.
Coordinate internal legal knowledge-sharing workshops, continuing legal education (CLE) credits, and soft-skill development programs.
5. Employee Relations & Compliance
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and professional firm culture across all levels.
Address employee grievances, mediate workplace disputes, and lead formal workplace investigations when required.
Ensure full compliance with Indian employment laws, labor regulations, and firm-specific governance policies (including POSH compliance).
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Education: MBA / Masterβs degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Experience: 5+ years of core HR management experience, ideally within professional services (e.g., Tier 1 Law Firms, Big 4, top management consultancies, or financial institutions).
Domain Expertise: Prior experience managing HR operations within a law firm or professional services setup is highly desirable.
Key Skills:
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to engage effectively with senior partners.
Deep understanding of talent retention dynamics in high-pressure legal environments.
Strong knowledge of Indian labor law regulations, compliance, and corporate policy design.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and problem-solving agility.
Compensation & Culture
Salary: High-tier competitive compensation package aligned with top industry benchmarks for Tier 1 law firms.
Work Environment: Professional, prestigious, and growth-oriented corporate workspace in Mumbai.
How to Apply
Location: Mumbai, India
Application Process: Qualified candidates can apply through Cuerate's recruitment channel or submit their updated CV directly to the designated talent acquisition team for this role.
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