HR Manager

Are you a builder of thriving workplace cultures, driven to create an environment where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered to perform at their best?

Can you balance empathy and accountability, championing both people and performance in a fast-paced trial firm that holds itself to the highest standards of excellence?

Do you see HR not as paperwork and policy, but as the strategic heart of a firm’s success, aligning recruiting, engagement, and professional growth with a shared mission of justice and impact?

Are you ready to lead with confidence, shape culture from the inside out, and partner with leadership to make The Flood Law Firm one of the most rewarding workplaces in Connecticut?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

 

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At The Flood Law Firm, a Connecticut trial firm serving clients from offices in Middletown, Danbury, Waterbury, Bridgeport, and other communities, we dedicate our work to protecting injured people and pursuing fair compensation. Our reputation for trying cases and winning at trial often drives fair settlements, which is why insurance companies know our name. Recognized across the state for leadership in trial advocacy and civil justice, we proudly stand up to insurers that put profits over people. We focus exclusively on personal injury matters, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, premises liability, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Our results reflect a courtroom-ready culture, with reported jury verdicts and meaningful settlements that help clients rebuild their lives.

Community is part of who we are. The firm partners with organizations across Connecticut and encourages team volunteerism, building relationships that strengthen the places we live and work. 

At The Flood Law Firm, the role of HR Manager is central to sustaining a high-performance, people-first culture that supports elite trial work and compassionate client service. You will be the steward of our employee experience, the engine behind culture programs and professional development, and the trusted point of contact for confidential matters. Your leadership will help a fast-moving litigation team stay aligned, supported, and growing.

 

What you’ll do:

• Recruiting and Onboarding: Oversee the full hiring lifecycle through Workable. Manage job postings, coordinate interviews, and guide candidate selection. Lead onboarding programs and facilitate structured 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins to ensure new team members are successfully integrated. Develop and maintain accurate role profiles and job descriptions.
• Team Culture and Engagement: Plan and execute firm-wide events and traditions such as holiday celebrations, birthdays, spirit days, retreats, and lunch-and-learns. Champion professional development initiatives and maintain a firm-wide training calendar that supports growth across all departments.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and concerns. Handle sensitive or confidential matters with professionalism and discretion. Provide guidance and coaching to both employees and leaders to foster constructive communication and resolution.
• HR Administration: Manage PTO, leave requests, and work-from-home arrangements. Oversee benefits administration, including short-term disability programs. Submit weekly time entries for a small group of hourly employees and ensure accurate, up-to-date employee records.
• Team Performance Management: Administer quarterly performance review cycles within Rippling. Monitor goal completion, coordinate feedback timelines, and support managers in maintaining consistency and fairness in evaluations.
• Policy and Compliance: Maintain ownership of the employee handbook within Rippling. Keep all HR policies up to date, compliant, and clearly communicated across the firm.
• Firm Initiatives: Lead quarterly HR projects and objectives established in partnership with leadership. Examples include updating the firm’s career page, coordinating submissions for workplace awards, managing training program rollouts, and developing employee recognition initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with trial teams, operations, and firm leadership to anticipate staffing and resource needs in alignment with the firm’s demanding litigation schedule and continued growth.

What we’re looking for: 

• Experience: At least 5 years of HR experience, with readiness to step into firm-wide ownership of people operations. Background in a law firm or professional services setting is strongly valued.
• Knowledge & Credentials: SHRM certification preferred, with a strong understanding of Connecticut labor and employment laws and a solid foundation in HR leadership, compliance, and best practices.
• Tools: Proficiency in Rippling, Workable and Trainual, with working familiarity with Trainual as a knowledge and training resource. Demonstrated ability to leverage HR technology to streamline processes and enhance employee engagement.
• People Instincts: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to earn trust quickly, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive matters with composure and professionalism.
• Culture Builder: Proactive in fostering a strong, values-driven workplace culture. Brings thoughtful, data-informed approaches to engagement, recognition, and team cohesion initiatives.
• Bias for Action: Self-motivated, decisive, and dependable under pressure. Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and consistent follow-through in a high-performance environment.
• On-site Engagement: Thrives in an in-office environment where teamwork, communication, and real-time collaboration are essential to success.

 

Why you should work here: 

• Mission and Impact: Join a trial-ready personal injury firm that fights for people across Connecticut and is recognized for leadership in the courtroom and the community. Your work enables legal teams to focus on advocacy while you elevate the employee experience firm-wide. 
• Growth and Learning: Thrive in a firm that invests in development, including training, lunch-and-learns, and retreats, with a culture that supports continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that partners with local organizations and encourages volunteer initiatives and volunteer-based personal time.
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with a leadership team that deeply believes in the power of people. Expect full support for your ideas and initiatives, with leaders who see HR as a driving force behind the firm’s growth, culture, and success.

 

Additional perks:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off designed to help you rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy balance throughout the year.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate firm-recognized holidays, including a flexible day of your choice to honor what matters most to you.
• Health and Wellness: Receive comprehensive medical coverage with options to tailor your plan through additional benefits such as dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support resources for personal, financial, and work-related matters whenever you need them.
• Retirement Savings: Plan confidently for the future through a firm-supported retirement program with matching contributions.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from ongoing opportunities for learning, training, and development, supported by a firm that invests in your professional success.

 

At The Flood Law Firm, the HR Manager plays a vital role in shaping the experience of every team member who walks through our doors. This is more than an administrative position. It is an opportunity to influence culture, champion professional growth, and build the foundation that allows our people to do their best work in service of our clients. As part of a firm that believes deeply in investing in its people, you will have the support, trust, and resources to bring your ideas to life and make a lasting impact.

Join a team that values dedication, collaboration, and purpose, and help us continue building a workplace where every person feels empowered to thrive.