Senior Human Resource 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

As our HR Senior Specialist, you’ll play a key role in making Kirkland a great place to work by:

• Welcoming new talent: Lead the onboarding experience for attorneys and staff—providing a warm first impression, essential firm info, and seamless paperwork processing
• Fostering a connected culture: Plan and coordinate engaging office-wide events, wellbeing initiatives, and community service activities that bring our people together.
• Supporting our people: Serve as a trusted HR resource in Dallas, helping with everything from inclusion efforts to training logistics, employee relations, and office transitions.
• Ensuring smooth transitions: Oversee the offboarding process, conduct exit surveys, and manage sensitive terminations with discretion and professionalism.
• Collaborating with leadership: Work closely with the Senior Director of Administration, local HR leadership, and Talent Delivery to drive firm-wide priorities and elevate the employee experience.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where your interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and professional discretion will shine.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a confident, adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of HR experience, ideally in a law firm or professional services setting
• A client-service mindset with strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information with care
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities while staying organized and poised under pressure
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfort navigating systems and data
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet deadlines

At Kirkland & Ellis, we believe that excellence thrives in a supportive, inclusive, and highly collaborative workplace. If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your HR career, and help shape the experience of top legal talent, we invite you to apply.

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How to Apply

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