Human Resources Generalist
Seyfarth Shaw LLP•New York, New York
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Human Resources Generalist, you will support the HR function for Seyfarth Shaw’s New York, Charlotte and Miami offices. In this role, you will operate in a fast pace, entrepreneurial environment and act as a point of contact for all employees on process and procedures, and guidance on all aspects of the employee life cycle. Responsibilities include managing new hire onboarding and leave of absences processes, employee relations, and identifying coaching and training needs for staff.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in HR within law firms or professional services supporting multiple offices
- Knowledge of local, state and federal employment law and EEO guidelines
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and respond effectively to such situations
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree or previous experience in a related field such as business administration or human resources, is preferred
- PHR or equivalent certificate preferred
Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement human resources policies and procedures for attorneys and support staff
- Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
- Provides guidance to supervisors for human resource employee management including counseling, coaching, employee development and retention, warnings and performance improvement plans and termination recommendations.
- Maintain digital records of employees
- Manage Family Medical Leave and ADA requirements.
- Manage new hire orientation, onboarding, I-9 verifications and staff integration process.
- Complete termination paperwork, conduct exit interviews, record responses, analyze survey reports and recommends areas for improvement
- Process personnel action forms, unemployment claims and Affirmative Action reports
- Assist National Recruitment team with staff recruitment, writing job descriptions, sourcing qualified candidates, preparing offer letters
- Partner with the Regional HR Director to assist with the annual evaluation process and ad hoc projects
Benefits
- competitive salary
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
