Human Resources Generalist - Austin

Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC • Austin, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist is responsible for benefits and wellness administration, educating employees on policies and processes, handling onboarding/offboarding of employees, and staff and attorney engagement and development.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous HR experience within a professional services organization
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems

Nice To Haves

• Previous law firm experience preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Degree and/or certification in HR, communications, business, or similarly related field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the onboarding process with new hires, including but not limited to coordinating their IT set-up, scheduling orientation and training, administering new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment
• Manages all employees’ benefits, including adding/removing new/exiting employees to carrier portals, invoices, and other documents, and coordinating with the firm’s payroll department
• Manages semi-annual open enrollment
• Coordinates with personnel to update beneficiaries on 401(k), life, and AD&D insurance plans
• Sends eligibility notices for the firm’s flexible spending account and 401(k) programs
• Holds touch base meetings with new hires to gain feedback, relays (non-confidential) info to appropriate leadership and follows-up as needed
• Researches and addresses employee inquires related to benefits, insurance coverage, firm policies and procedures, etc.
• Coordinates logistics for staff engagement activities, the attorneys’ biennial retreat, office holiday parties, flu shot and wellness clinics, as well as other events and activities
• Facilitates staff recognition program and service awards
• Assists with FMLA and ADAAA processes
• Completes digital employment, income, and/or insurance verifications
• Maintains and organizes spreadsheets, databases, and other firm resources as required
• Provides administrative support to the Director of Human Resources with day-to-day staffing operations within firm
• Maintains confidential information while always utilizing discretion
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k)
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees