HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist — Multi-Office

Gravis Law, PLLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravis Law, PLLC in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR and payroll across multiple offices. You will work with the Director of HR and firm leadership on onboarding, benefits, recruiting, training, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and firm policies.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and service-oriented, able to handle confidential information in a fast-paced legal environment while contributing to a growing firm that

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HR Generalist and Payroll Administrator, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and employment law compliance.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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 experience

Payroll administration

HRIS (Paylocity)

MS Office suite

Employment law compliance

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM certification beneficial

Tools

Paylocity HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gravis Law, PLLC in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR and payroll across multiple offices. You will work with the Director of HR and firm leadership on onboarding, benefits, recruiting, training, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and firm policies.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and service-oriented, able to handle confidential information in a fast-paced legal environment while contributing to a growing firm that