HR Business Partner Job at Oakleaf Partnership, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Oakleaf Partnership
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Role:
We are supporting our client in the search for an experienced Human Resources Manager/Business Partner to oversee HR operations for their Northern California offices. This is a high-visibility role with broad scope, covering lawyer and business services talent across recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance management, and employee relations. The role also serves as a strategic HR business partner to a key national practice group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic legal environment, enjoys leading with both strategy and execution, and values partnership with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the HR lead for the Northern California region, supporting attorneys and business services professionals

  • Manage full employee lifecycle, including compensation, performance management, and employee relations

  • Serve as HR business partner to a core practice group across the U.S., providing tailored support and guidance

  • Collaborate with the firm's Student Recruitment team on summer associate hiring and on-campus initiatives

  • Provide counsel to firm leadership and office management on all people-related matters

  • Lead and mentor junior HR team members

  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

  • 5-7 years of HR experience in a law firm or professional services environment

  • Proven ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment

  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, compensation practices, and HRIS tools

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

  • Demonstrated leadership and the ability to drive HR initiatives independently

Why Join?

  • Be a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a firm that values strategic HR partnership

  • Operate in a culture defined by collaboration, high standards, and professional development

  • Enjoy a hybrid schedule with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities


Apply now or reach out to a member of the Oakleaf US team for a confidential conversation.

Job Tags

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