HR Business Partner
About The Position
The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to firm leadership, providing comprehensive human resources support across all office locations. The role aligns HR initiatives with business objectives, drives employee engagement, manages talent acquisition and retention, and ensures compliance with employment laws and firm policies. The ideal candidate has experience in a professional services or law firm environment and can build trusted relationships throughout the organization. The position manages full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, employee relations and engagement, performance management and development, compensation and benefits support, employment-law compliance, HR policies, and payroll processing. The role also reviews timekeeping and paid time off, coordinates payroll matters with finance and accounting, and supports employee and leadership development. It is a hybrid role with expected in-office presence at the firm’s NY Metro area offices, including travel between Rockville Centre and New York City offices and to other locations as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Knowledge of multiple state laws and experience working with employees in multiple states throughout the United States.
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel between Rockville Centre and New York City offices and to other office locations as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience with legal-industry HR matters, including attorney development, partnership-track considerations, and bar admission requirements.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for attorneys, including associate and lateral hires, paralegals, and administrative staff.
- Develop and maintain relationships with law schools, legal recruiters, and professional organizations.
- Design and implement onboarding programs for new hires.
- Ensure compliance with hiring processes.
- Serve as a resource for employees on HR policies, workplace concerns, and career development.
- Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues fairly, consistently, and promptly.
- Develop and execute initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
- Administer performance reviews for attorneys and staff, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual evaluations.
- Identify training and professional development needs and coordinate programs and resources.
- Support leadership development initiatives.
- Assist with compensation benchmarking and salary administration.
- Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, leave management, and employee inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and New York State and City employment laws.
- Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook.
- Process payroll for all employees, including attorneys and staff, accurately and on time.
- Review and verify timekeeping records, overtime calculations, and pay adjustments.
- Coordinate with finance and accounting on payroll funding, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Review paid time off tracking and update time off policies annually.
- Travel between Rockville Centre and New York City offices and to other office locations as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with firm contribution.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
