Junior HR Business Partner

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Junior HR Business Partner in the Boston, New York, Menlo Park, San Francisco, Washington DC, or Wheeling, WV office.

The Role: The Junior HR Business Partner (HRBP) role serves as a strategic advisor to firm and department leadership, providing support on HR policies, talent management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. In collaboration with the Head of HR and senior BPs, the Junior HRBP works closely with department leadership, staff, and management to support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. This role coordinates with other focus areas, including recruiting, talent assessment and development and compensation and benefits to ensure seamless HR service delivery.

• Partner with aligned team leaders to understand business objectives and align HR strategies to support organizational goals.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for our professional staff.
• Collaborate with department leaders and firm leadership to identify talent needs, development and succession planning opportunities.
• Coordinate with HR centers of excellence, including recruiting, talent assessment and development and immigration to leverage existing resources and deliver consistent HR programs and communications.
• Working closely with our Talent Development function, develop and facilitate training and development programs to enhance employee skills and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, firm policies, and professional standards.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to recommend solutions for improving employee experience and firm performance.
• Lead or support inclusion initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage sensitive investigations and employee concerns with discretion and professionalism.
• Serve as a resource for benefits, compensation, and leave administration questions, working closely with the Benefits team.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, and/or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-4 years of HR experience, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Law firm or professional services experience
• Demonstrated success in driving HR initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position:

• California Major Markets* $55,000 - $75,000
• New York City $55,000 - $75,000
• National $48,000 - $62,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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