A New York-based law firm is seeking an HR Generalist to join its dynamic HR team. This person will focus approximately 60% on benefits (including leave, disability, and compliance) and 40% on recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding.
Salary: $100-120K base
Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Schedule: The role is on-site five days per week for training. Typical schedule will be hybrid, in office Tuesday-Thursday.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for staff roles, including posting, screening, coordinating interviews, and offers
- Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation and exit interviews
- Oversee benefits administration, open enrollment, claims, and vendor relationships
- Act as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries
- Maintain HR systems and generate reports; ensure accurate records, billing, and compliance
- Assist with E-Verify, I-9 records, and various employment-related forms
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and firm policies; assist with audits and reporting
- Serve as a resource for employees on HR policies and employee relations
- Support performance management, annual reviews, and documentation
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
- Opportunity to assist with the selection and implementation of a new ATS
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a professional services or legal setting
- Bachelor's degree required; HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus
- Strong knowledge of benefits, compliance, and general HR best practices
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional communication, discretion, and organizational skills
- Self-starter who enjoys taking initiative and creating opportunities