Human Resources Generalist
ORGANIZATION: Top-Ranked Law Firm
BENEFITS: Base salary up to $95K, commensurate with experience, bonus eligible, medical benefits, Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, 401K, Highly team-oriented working environment!
LOCATION: New York, NY (Remote – Hybrid)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the daily functions of the HR department
- Collect, review and process staff timesheets with accuracy
- Handle benefits and HR policy inquiries from new hires, employees and senior leadership
- Review staff absence/vacation/time off requests for compliance with firm policies
- Ensure Health Insurance and other benefit administration
- Coordinate all benefit changes within payroll as appropriate
- Organize, monitor and oversee staff educational courses/training
- Responsible for the on-boarding process of new staff. Including but not limited to: creating orientation packages, conducting new hire training, confirming benefit eligibility, and etc.
- Responsible for maintenance of, and accuracy of, benefit data in internal and carrier databases
- Assist with wellness programs, social functions and other departmental sponsored activities
- Collect benefits information for knowledge base and analysis
- Coordinate staff and Associate salary annual and performance review processes
- Assist with file management (e.g. agency contract files, job files and background check results)
- Respond to employment verification requests for support staff
- Participate in annual audits of internal processes and documentation
- Assess morale level, collect feedback, maintain positive working environment
- Oversee Government Compliance
- Create, implement, enforce and document office policies
- Provide administrative and operational support as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of related human resources experience, preferably within a law firm
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Must be proficient MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Payroll, recruiting, benefits and employee relations experience
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now
- Excellent interpersonal, client service, and written and verbal communication skills
- Exercises good judgment, has excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize numerous responsibilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proven ability to work well with deadlines and bring programs to fruition in a timely manner
