Human Resources Generalist

Jackson Lewis•Miami, FL

5h•$116,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. Job Summary: The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the Human Resources Business Partner team in providing timely and accurate client service to attorney and legal support teams. With an emphasis on employee relations, process improvement, and performance management, the incumbent will collaborate with the Talent Centers of Excellence to deliver generalist support throughout the employee lifecycle and promote consistent HR practices across the Legal function.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management system, Workday.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
At least three years of human resource experience in progressive roles or functions.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with attorney and legal support groups to support talent goals and operational needs.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure positions are posted and aligned with firm expectations
Collaborate with the Talent Experience team and Office Administrators to support successful integration of new hires.
Facilitate new hires and departing employees onboarding and exit discussions.
Perform routine tasks to support HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave administration, and related processes.
Support the Human Resources Business Partner team with employee relations matters, including preparing for disciplinary meetings, investigations, data and documentation gathering, and separation processes.
Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors, escalating complex or sensitive issues as appropriate.
Partner with the Learning, Professional and Development teams to support the annual performance evaluations cycle and mid-year performance reviews, as well as recognition, engagement, and training and development initiatives.
Manage and analyze performance-related data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with HRIS to collect, analyze, and report key HR metrics.
Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
Partner with colleagues to develop and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices for department.
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.