HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist — Multi-Office

Gravis Law, PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravis Law, PLLC is seeking an organized Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR and payroll operations across multiple offices, including Austin, TX. You will work closely with the Director of HR and firm leadership to administer payroll, benefits, onboarding, recruiting, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information, deliver timely HR services in a fast-paced legal environment, and help the firm remain compliant with employment laws and policies while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist and Payroll Administrator.
• Experience with HRIS Paylocity preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and employment law compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR databases for new hires, separations, status changes, leave tracking, and related personnel actions.
• Review, prepare, and input payroll data, including garnishments, benefit deductions, 401(k) deductions, and paid time off, and prepare semi-monthly payroll for processing.
• Audit electronic timekeeping records for completeness and accuracy and follow up with managers regarding missing or incorrect entries.
• Support benefits administration by assisting with enrollments, changes, employee questions, and coordination of related documentation.
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and support recruiting efforts, including job postings, resume review, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring logistics.
• Conduct background checks, employment eligibility verification, and onboarding coordination for new hires.
• Provide new employee orientations and ensure onboarding materials, firm policies, and required documentation are completed accurately and professionally.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary meetings, performance concerns, and terminations, in coordination with HR leadership and management.
• Support the performance evaluation process and recommend updates to improve consistency, accountability, and employee development.
• Coordinate employee training programs related to onboarding, professional development, compliance, and location-specific needs.
• Review and respond to unemployment claims and other employment-related notices with appropriate documentation.
• Assist with HR projects, meetings, reports, presentations, and internal communications as needed.
• Maintain awareness of changes in employment law, HR best practices, and HR technology and help ensure firm policies remain current and compliant.
• Ability to travel infrequently to local offices.
• In‑office position in one of the major Gravis offices including Boise ID, Richland WA, Austin TX, or Tacoma Washington.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll Administrator

HRIS Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Employment law compliance

Recruiting

Onboarding

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR

SHRM certification helpful

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Gravis Law, PLLC is seeking an organized Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR and payroll operations across multiple offices, including Austin, TX. You will work closely with the Director of HR and firm leadership to administer payroll, benefits, onboarding, recruiting, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information, deliver timely HR services in a fast-paced legal environment, and help the firm remain compliant with employment laws and policies while