Head of Human Resources Job at The Hire Standard, San Francisco, CA

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  • The Hire Standard
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

About the Company

A tech-forward boutique law firm in hyper-growth mode in Noe Valley, San Francisco is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager/Head of HR to lead and elevate the firm’s people operations. This is a high-impact role for a versatile HR professional who can seamlessly balance day-to-day operations with long-term process improvement.

About the Role: As a trusted partner to firm leadership, you’ll oversee all facets of HR—from recruiting and onboarding to compliance, culture, and engagement. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the firm’s employee experience, ensuring that every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding
  • Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees on HR policies, benefits, and performance management
  • Lead talent acquisition for executive staff, paralegals, and all employees while maintaining a positive candidate experience
  • Manage payroll and benefits administration, liaising with external vendors for service delivery
  • Ensure compliance with California employment laws and update firm policies as needed
  • Support performance reviews, goal setting, and career development initiatives
  • Maintain and optimize HR systems (HRIS, payroll, and related tools)
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and stronger employee engagement
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Operations to align HR practices with firm goals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
  • 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a small or professional services organization
  • Strong working knowledge of California employment law
  • Skilled at balancing hands-on HR operations with big-picture strategy
  • Experience crafting talent development programs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and adaptable to shifting priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HRIS/payroll platforms

Required Skills

  • Strong working knowledge of California employment law
  • Experience building and implementing talent development programs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and adaptable to shifting priorities

Preferred Skills

  • HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
  • Experience crafting talent development programs

Pay range and compensation package

  • Base Comp: $145-$175K
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and firm holidays
  • 401(k) plan with firm contributions
  • Professional development support and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative, people-first, and remote first /hybrid heavy culture that values transparency, respect, and excellence

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you’re an experienced HR professional ready to take ownership of a pivotal function in a collaborative, mission-driven law firm, we’d love to connect. Apply today to help shape a culture where people and purpose thrive together.

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Shift work,

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