Job Description

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys and 700 business professional employees in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Senior Human Resources Manager

The Senior Human Resources Manager is responsible for administering compensation programs for lawyers and business professionals across the firm and overseeing HR Operations. This role is of a highly confidential nature and requires professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters. This individual exercises discretion and independent judgment while working under the general direction of the Senior Director of HR and Talent Management according to established firm policies and procedures.

The Senior Human Resources Manager will be located in the Chicago, IL. office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

• Lead annual compensation review cycle, including merit increases, bonuses, and promotions for Business Professionals.
• Lead annual compensation review cycle, including lockstep increases, and bonuses for Associates and Counsel.
• Support annual partner compensation process under the direction of the Chief Talent Officer and Chief Operating Officer
• Provide guidance to HRBPs and managers on compensation decisions
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitive compensation practices
• Oversee the creation and required updates of compensation grades and salary ranges.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure policy compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations.

HR Project Management

• Lead and manage HR projects such as system implementations, policy rollouts, and other initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Support change management and communication strategies related to HR initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

HR Administration

• Manage the HR administrative team (Generalists and Coordinators)
• Manage the interactive process for accommodation requests under the ADA, Title VII, and other applicable laws.
• Develop, prepare, and manage the annual HR department budget in collaboration with The Senior Director of HR & Talent Management.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within HR operations.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the HR department.

HRIS and Reporting

• Partner with IT to manage HRIS systems ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with IT to maintain and improve the HRIS system to align the functionality with business needs.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to support decision-making. Provide regular reports to senior leadership.
• Maintain system documentation, user guides, and process workflows.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Manager of Human Resources will manage the HR Generalist and Coordinator team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or equivalent and seven or more years of progressive Human Resources generalist experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience, preferably in a large legal or professional services firm.
• Experience and working knowledge of Human Resources principles, policies and procedures, employment law (EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc.), employee compensation, employee relations,
• Computer proficiency with experience and working knowledge of HRIS systems and intermediate-level proficiency in MS Office products, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, candidates, interns, and outside contacts.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices in order to analyze and administer various talent programs and processes, including performance evaluation, employee relations, attrition, engagement, and compensation.
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential information and situations and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.
• Ability to identify and analyze personnel and workflow issues and inquiries and to recommend and implement solutions. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.
• Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e‑mail, or verbally.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation, or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other firm locations may be required.

In our Chicago office, the annualized salary range for this position is $170,000 to$200,000.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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