Senior Human Resources Manager, Legal Practice Groups

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. With us, you’ll find: A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself! Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive. Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. Job Description: The Senior Human Resources Manager, Practice Groups acts as a strategic advisor to senior leaders in their aligned practice groups, leading the implementation of talent initiatives while aligning our HR strategy and processes with business goals. This role drives consistency in people practices, proactively navigates and improves culture and engagement, and plays a critical role in workforce planning and leadership development. The Senior Human Resources Manager works alongside their aligned practice groups to deliver high-performance outcomes and ensure effective management of employment-related risk. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provide senior-level HR guidance and coaching to leadership on workforce strategy, organizational design, risk management, and talent-related decisions Collaborate with HR Leadership and the General Counsel’s Office to ensure all employment policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local law and effectively manage employment-related risk Lead the implementation of Firmwide HR programs, including attorney lifecycle processes, talent management, compensation planning, and training initiatives Manage the performance and development of Human Resources Manager direct reports Contribute ideas and project leadership to the strategy and roadmap for the global HR Management function Partner with functional/operational HR teams (HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, etc.) to ensure cohesive delivery of HR services and programs, adapting approaches to business-specific needs Provide direction on complex employee relations matters and high-impact organizational change efforts Lead the consistent and scalable HR service delivery i