Job Description

Our People team is responsible for managing and enhancing all aspects of human resources and employee experience. Our team oversees talent acquisition including recruiting interviewing and onboarding new hires ensuring that the Firm attracts and retains top legal talent and business services professionals. We develop and implement HR policies manage employee relations and administer compensation and benefits programs to ensure a fair and supportive work environment. Additionally the People team focuses on training professional development work allocation mobility and fostering a positive workplace culture. We also handle performance management employee engagement and compliance with labor laws and regulations. Through our comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives the People team ensures that the Firms workforce around the world is motivated skilled and mobilized to deliver on the Firms objectives.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Manage the implementation of and participation in Firmwide programs including but not limited to annual milestones performance evaluations compensation flexible work on/off ramping and exit interviews.
• Collaborate closely with Global Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to manage and analyze data. Achieve results by utilizing People team centers of excellence (compensation recruitment benefits mobility and learning and development) shared services and wider support functions.
• Work effectively with all stakeholders improving effectiveness across HR functions and with shared service.
• Oversee the application of the Firms career framework to plan for our employee pipeline and succession planning.
• Guide talent management and people development planning to ensure employees are on-board resourced trained mobilized seconded and developed in a way that benefits both the individual and the Firm.
• Lead regular meetings with the Firms function leadership to review talent management and development efforts and drive any necessary interventions and actions.
• Manage employee relations cases and work with the Office of the General Counsel on escalations.
• Collaborate with the broader regional People team on special projects and programs.
• Demonstrate and practice a high level of knowledge around talent management and a solid understanding of technical HR including federal and local labor and employment laws as well as use talent networks to continuously upskill their team.
• Own and facilitate career development plans to identify the work experiences client opportunities mobility opportunities formal training and coaching.
• Contribute to building and fostering a collaborative and collegial team committed to professional excellence.
• Salary: $184787 - $215400 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or U.S. equivalent in Human Resources Finance or a related field plus at least 5 years of professional experience as a HR Manager Talent Management or other occupation/position/job title at an international law firm driving implementation of the People agenda supporting the business plans and global Firm strategy.
• Must also have experience with the following special skills: 5 years of professional experience overseeing Human Resources (HR) system implementations and ensuring quality data in HR systems; 5 years of professional experience managing client relationships in a law firm setting including liaising with and presenting to senior stakeholders regarding firmwide HR initiatives; 5 years of professional experience working with employees and management through HR issues in line with policies procedures and regulations; 5 years of professional experience leading regional global or remote cross-border HR teams including managing employment relation cases; and 5 years of professional experience reviewing and analyzing current benefits (including health insurance attendance personal and professional development and expatriate benefits) implementing benefits changes and supporting annual benefits plan renewals.

Location & Reporting

• Telecommuting may be permitted up to 1 day per week. When not telecommuting must report to White & Case LLP at 111 South Wacker Drive Suite 5100 Chicago IL 60606.
• Please submit resume online at: or via email to Must specify Ad Code IDEK

This position is eligible for incentives under the Employee Referral Program.

Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

This role reports to

Director Human Resources Business Services

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firms policy to recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race color religion creed national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status military or veteran status disability genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees including medical dental and vision insurance life and disability coverage 401(k) retirement savings vacation time and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Chicago Pay Range: -. Salary range in other markets will vary.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of businessspecific to the relevant officebefore submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, 1 day per week

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