HR Generalist

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Health, vision & dental insurance; 401

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane seeks an HR Generalist in Washington, DC to serve as a trusted HR strategist while supporting the full employee lifecycle. You will partner with management on recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compensation, training, and firm initiatives.

In a fast-paced law firm environment, you will build relationships across the organization, guide managers on HR programs, and help deliver a positive employee experience from onboarding through development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple HR functions.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience in recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Discretion and professionalism for sensitive employee matters.
• Ability to balance priorities and work independently.
• Solid understanding of employment practices and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, policies, and day-to-day HR matters.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for administrative and professional roles, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Support compensation initiatives with job evaluations, market research, salary analysis, and annual reviews.
• Coordinate employee development by identifying training opportunities and delivering learning programs.
• Advise managers on leave-related matters and coordinate accommodations/return-to-work solutions.
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding to ensure a positive experience.
• Respond to employee questions and connect team members with HR resources.
• Contribute to HR projects and provide cross-functional support across recruiting, onboarding, and employee services.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Compensation

Training

HR policies

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Are you an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands‑on execution? This global law firm is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as a trusted HR strategist while supporting the full employee lifecycle. This multifaceted role offers the opportunity to partner with management on recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compensation, training, and firm initiatives. If you are a collaborative HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment and enjoys building strong relationships across an organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, policies, and day‑to‑day HR matters.
• Lead full‑cycle recruitment efforts for a variety of administrative and professional positions, from sourcing candidates through onboarding.
• Support compensation initiatives by assisting with job evaluations, market research, salary analysis, and annual review processes.
• Coordinate employee development efforts by identifying training opportunities and helping deliver learning programs for managers and staff.
• Advise managers on leave‑related matters while helping coordinate accommodations and return‑to‑work solutions for employees.
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding to ensure a positive and seamless employee experience.
• Respond to employee questions, provide guidance on HR programs and policies, and connect team members with appropriate resources.
• Contribute to HR projects and provide cross‑functional support to ensure continuity across recruiting, onboarding, and employee services.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A global firm with a large DC office dedicated to employee growth.
• Extensive paid time off and transportation/commuter benefits.
• Structured office environment which offers many resources to help you complete your job as efficiently as possible.
• Offers medical, vision and dental insurance along with 401(k) and retirements plans.

What We’re Looking For

• HR champion. You have at least four years of progressive human resources experience supporting managers and employees across a variety of HR functions. Experience in employee relations is required!
• Relationship‑builder. You establish trust quickly and communicate effectively with employees and leadership at every level.
• Recruitment‑minded. You enjoy identifying talent and managing a thoughtful, efficient hiring process from beginning to end.
• Tactful. You approach sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and confidence.
• Solutions‑focused. You can balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and work independently while knowing when to elevate concerns.
• Knowledgeable. You possess a solid understanding of employment practices, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• Tech‑savvy. You are comfortable working with Microsoft Office, HR systems, and emerging workplace technologies.
• Service‑oriented. You take pride in delivering exceptional support and creating a positive experience for employees and hiring managers alike.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s successis our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.