HR Business Partner

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman•Rockville Centre, NY

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to firm leadership and provides 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 at all levels of the organization. The position manages full-cycle recruitment and onboarding; employee relations and engagement; performance management and development; compensation, benefits, and compliance; and payroll processing. The role supports attorneys and staff, coordinates with firm leadership and finance and accounting, and may require travel between the Rockville Centre and New York City offices and to other office locations as needed. This is a hybrid role with expected in-office presence at the firm’s NY Metro area offices.

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-specific 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 and 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 to support competitive and equitable pay practices.
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 as needed.
Process payroll for all employees, including attorneys and staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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 the Rockville Centre and New York City offices and to other office locations as needed.