HR Generalist

Morgan Lewis•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking an HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions and processes for business and legal staff. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HRBP, this role works closely with Business and Legal Staff HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Compliance, HRIS, and Compensation. Work includes performance evaluations, transactional requests, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, departures, HR metrics, training, records management, and special projects. The position is based in the firm's Philadelphia office and follows a hybrid working model. The firm supports flexible working arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least five years of related experience; human resources-focused experience is preferred.
Demonstrated success in a mid-to-large professional services organization.
Knowledge of successful management and organizational systems and their implementation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strategic thinking.
Ability to creatively solve problems and resolve conflicts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Results-oriented approach and ability to prioritize and balance competing demands.
Ability to deal effectively with differing opinions and diverse personalities.
Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to implement and manage change successfully.
Ability to review, interpret, and analyze HR policies, employee documentation, and workforce data to support HR processes and informed decision-making.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from clients or regulatory agencies, and to present information on complex or controversial topics to senior management or clients.
Professional and executive presence, a positive professional image, and an enthusiastic, high-energy, can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification.
Law firm experience.
Human resources-focused experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver client service by offering solutions in coordination with the HRBP and addressing staff questions or concerns.
Support Business and Legal Staff evaluation and compensation processes.
Respond to routine questions from staff and direct them to appropriate contacts when applicable.
Interpret policies and procedures within the scope of the role.
Lead or assist with HR projects and initiatives.
Assist with collecting, assessing, and communicating HR-related metrics.
Process transactional requests in Workday and communicate changes through memos and record updates.
Assist employees with evaluation-system questions and issues, and help provide formal training on the system and evaluation philosophy.
Support voluntary and involuntary separation processes under HRBP direction; conduct or assist with exit interviews, prepare agreements, and/or participate in termination meetings.
Assist with employee relations issues under HRBP direction.
Conduct or assist with 45-day check-in meetings with newly hired staff and identify and address issues.
Collaborate with the Leaves Team and employees on leaves of absence under HRBP direction.
Maintain the recordkeeping system (UKG).
Prepare and update job descriptions.
Perform other duties as assigned.