Human Resources Business Partner

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a core member of Goodwin's Talent Organization. As the HRBP, you will provide HR support to assigned firmwide business groups, working collaboratively across offices and functions and assigned office(s). The HRBP will also work with the team led by the Managing Director, Human Resources, US, on projects across the Talent Organization and the firm.
What You’ll Do:
HR Planning and Execution: 

• Develops, aligns and executes HR programs and initiatives in support of business plans; manages, measures progress and drives projects to successful completion. Translates geographic and functional strategy and business and operational priorities into a people strategy.

• Consults on goals and goal alignment for assigned businesses. Ensures consistency and alignment of HR initiatives.

• Local point of contact for HR related questions or concerns, partnering with HR Operations and Benefits and the Washington DC Office leaders as needed.

Organizational Development and Design: 

• Supports the development and execution of programs for the assigned business.

• Coaches leaders to examine and organize teams to produce the best and most efficient and cost-effective work. Advises and coaches leaders and managers on the HR implications of business decisions, providing an objective perspective and appropriately challenging business decisions.

• Partners with the assigned business to integrate existing workforce plans and staffing strategy when considering openings.

Coaching: 

• Coaches leaders at all levels on manager effectiveness.

Performance Management: 

• Advises and coaches leaders on sensitive performance and compensation related matters.

• Prepares Officers to present results of Performance Management Cycle to Chief Operating Officer.

Succession Planning & Talent Review: 

• Interviews and engages with leaders to identify top talent in their organizations, as well as critical positions, successors and single points of failure.  Develops recommendations and plans accordingly.

• Prepares Officers to present results to Chief Operating Officer.

Employee Relations: 

• Investigates, manages, and reports on employee relations issues for the assigned business and/or local office. Presents findings and recommendations to the Managing Director, Human Resources, US and the Chief Talent Officer.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Supports the transactional elements of compensation projects.

• Partners with Compensation to review trends, surface issues and resource problems.

• Works with Compensation and the business on job evaluations, determining the appropriate course of action and understanding and communicating the business perspective.

Change Management:

• Supports change management project deliverables and engages in implementation of resulting interventions.  May implement/integrate change initiatives across offices. Supports the communication of related changes.

Data & Analytics:

• Utilizes supporting data and analytics when making key talent and workforce decisions (compensation cycles, talent reviews, leader and associate retention, succession, etc.)

Talent Acquisition: 

• Partners with the Talent Acquisition team to strategize in finding top talent for assigned business units; consults on compensation recommendations.

Who You Are:

• BA or BS required; MA or MS in OD, HR, I/O Psychology, or MBA preferred.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment law required.

• 5+ years of manager-level HR experience required.

• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.

• Experience as an HR Business Partner in a law firm or professional services organization preferred.

• Uses a data-driven approach to HR; ability to guide leaders using data and analytics.

• Demonstrated success in partnering with business managers in developing, aligning and executing HR programs and initiatives that support business unit plans.

• Success in coaching managers and leaders at different levels of experience.

• Positive track record of partnering with functional HR specialty areas: compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, talent acquisition, and learning and development.

• Has guided leaders through a methodology and process to optimize business results through people, alignment of work, location, and organizational structure.

• Understands the tools, processes and strategy needed to execute a performance management process.

• Ability to build rapport and trust.

• Excellent judgment.

• Strategic thinker with strong project management and process implementation skills.

• Superior communication skills, including strong writing skills, with attention to detail. Ability to effectively present HR-related topics to various audiences.

• Flexibility and ability to work with a wide variety of people and projects in a collaborative manner.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a sense of humor.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

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

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.
Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No

Target Salary Range: Boston $100,700 - $151,100 | Los Angeles $105,800 - $158,700 | New York $105,800 - $158,700 | Philadelphia $94,700 - $142,000 | San Francisco $112,800 - $169,200 | Santa Monica $105,800 - $158,700 | Silicon Valley $112,800 - $169,200 | Washington DC $100,700 - $151,100