About the Role

The Human Resources Business Partner is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies in actionable deliverables within practice offices or global functions, while championing colleague well-being and enabling a work environment that is equitable and offers fair treatment, transparency, inclusiveness, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect.

This role will be based in either our Silicon Valley or San Francisco office and will provide support across both Bay Area offices. While one location will serve as the primary office, regular travel between and work from both offices is expected. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four (4) days per week in the office. Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

Implementing Human Capital & Talent strategies inclusive of engagement strategies, optimized performance, and professional development
Managing people-related projects, programs, and processes to ensure compliance and completion
Supporting department leadership with performance optimization efforts, including talent development and acquisition, resource management, and colleague training programs
Serving as a trusted advisor to office leadership and colleagues by providing advice and guidance across all human resources topics, inclusive of employee relations and policy adherence
Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Wed love to hear from you if you:

Possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a best-in-class customer-service focus
Display effective communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

A Bachelors degree or equivalent
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
Two (2) years of additional relevant experience, preferably
Experience advising, guiding, and supporting key stakeholders within a global matrixed organization, preferably
Experience in coordinating and managing complex employee relations matters, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay RangeUSD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

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