Senior Human Resources Specialist

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence—we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional expertise and dedication of our people.

With 6,500+ professionals, including 4,000 lawyers, across 21 offices worldwide, Kirkland attorneys shape markets, influence policies, and establish legal precedents that redefine what’s possible. We bring together the best minds to meet clients where they are, driving the future of business, investment, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

Are you passionate about HR and ready to contribute to one of the most respected law firms in the world? Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Human Resource Senior Specialist to join our dynamic Talent Department in Miami. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience — from onboarding top-tier legal talent to driving engagement and well-being initiatives.

As an integral member of our HR team, you will:

• Coordinate and support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, engagement, performance evaluations, and offboarding.
• Plan and execute community service, wellbeing, and office-wide engagement events that foster a collaborative culture.
• Work directly with the Senior Director of Administration to implement office-wide HR operations and initiatives.
• Support inclusion and diversity programs locally and assist with training logistics for our Learning & Development team.
• Handle confidential personnel matters with professionalism and discretion.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for someone with:

• A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of HR experience, ideally in a law firm or professional services setting.
• A strong sense of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills — you’re detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a proven ability to build strong relationships across departments and offices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with excellent calendar and event management skills.
• A flexible schedule that allows occasional evening or weekend work.

How to Apply

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

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