HR Generalist: Law Firm Compliance & Onboarding

Considine Search; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Considine Search is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide broad HR support across compliance, policy administration, benefits, and onboarding. You will partner with HR teams to ensure accurate records, assist with I-9 compliance, training, and HRIS data management while handling sensitive information with discretion.

The role requires 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in professional services, with knowledge of employment laws and HR systems.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, benefits, leave, and HRIS processes.
• Experience with HR technology platforms such as Dayforce and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad HR support across compliance, policy, benefits, onboarding, HR systems, recruiting, and process improvements.
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers on routine HR matters and maintain HR documentation.
• Assist with I-9 compliance, onboarding/separations, and HR record retention.
• Maintain HR postings, data accuracy in HRIS, and support unemployment claims.
• Partner with various HR functions to ensure accurate and compliant HR processes.

Skills

HR Compliance

Policy Administration

Benefits Administration

Employee Relations

HRIS

Onboarding

Training & Compliance

Data Accuracy

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Dayforce

AbsenceSoft

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Considine Search is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide broad HR support across compliance, policy administration, benefits, and onboarding. You will partner with HR teams to ensure accurate records, assist with I-9 compliance, training, and HRIS data management while handling sensitive information with discretion.

The role requires 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in professional services, with knowledge of employment laws and HR systems.