Human Resources Director | Law Firm | Onsite role in Manhattan, NY
Director of Human Resources | Law Firm. Midtown Manhattan | Primarily Onsite
Approximately $175,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on HR leader to independently own the Human Resources function for a well-established small/mid-sized Manhattan law firm.
This is a true HR team-of-one position, combining Director-level judgment and autonomy with hands-on responsibility for the day-to-day HR work. The right person will be equally comfortable advising leadership on an employee issue and personally handling benefits, payroll administration, leave, onboarding, compliance, recruiting, and the practical HR questions that come up every day.
We are looking for someone who already knows how to run an HR function independently, can make practical decisions based on experience and good judgment, and knows when an issue should be escalated. This is not a role for someone looking to manage HR from a distance or build a large team beneath them.
This is a FULL TIME position sourced through TSS. You would be employed and paid by the client company, but we would represent you up until the offer stage.
What You’ll Do
Independently own the day-to-day HR function.
Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
Personally manage benefits, payroll administration, leave, employee records, policies, and compliance.
Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership.
Advise leadership on employee matters and recommend practical courses of action.
Identify opportunities to improve HR policies, processes, and systems.
Supervise the office services team and oversee select day-to-day office operations.
What We’re Looking For
7+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
Significant hands-on experience across employee relations, benefits, payroll, recruiting, leave, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle.
Experience independently owning an HR function or working as part of a very small HR team strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Sound judgment, common sense, discretion, and strong follow-through.
Comfortable making decisions independently while knowing when to involve leadership or outside counsel.
A practical, approachable working style and genuine willingness to remain hands-on.
Law firm experience is helpful but not required.
Experience overseeing office administration or operations is a plus.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional who wants meaningful ownership and direct access to leadership without giving up the hands-on work. You'll have the autonomy to manage HR independently, strengthen practices over time, and become a trusted resource for both employees and firm leadership.
The firm offers a business casual environment, typical hours of 9am–5pm, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, commuter benefits, and a discretionary year-end bonus.
Compensation: Approximately $175,000 per year, plus discretionary year-end bonus and comprehensive benefits.
About TSS:
At TSS, we specialize in creating meaningful connections between talented professionals and impactful organizations. We staff for temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire roles, and put a strong emphasis on building relationships and paying attention to the details to help make placements that exceed expectations!
TSS proudly follows all equal opportunity employment policies and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Human Resources Director
COMPANY: Law Firm
LOCATION: Manhattan, NY. Onsite 4-5 days per week, occasional remote days.
SALARY: $175,000/year and excellent benefits.
START DATE: ASAP
JOB ORDER NUMBER: 11343
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button to send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job title or number.
This role is a FULL TIME position sourced through TSS. You would be employed and paid by the client company but we would represent you up until the offer stage.