HR Generalist - Strategic Partner & Full-Cycle HR

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

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.