Human Resources Assistant

Wegman Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegman Partners, a nationally recognized plaintiff's law firm, seeks an HR Assistant Director to manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and core HR functions. The role supports payroll, benefits administration, HR systems, and policy implementation in a high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of HR experience in a law firm or professional services context, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace. Long Island/Suffolk County location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of HR experience; law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Experience managing recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Experience running payroll via Paychex or similar platform.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with HRIS/ATS systems a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full-cycle recruiting process for attorneys and staff, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities.
• Oversee new hire onboarding, orientation, and onboarding documentation to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR records.
• Manage HR systems, databases, and reporting to ensure data integrity.
• Support benefits administration, insurance enrollment, and attendance tracking.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and documentation as needed.
• Time and Attendance entry.
• Payroll Register Audit and Review.
• Understands Federal and State laws and regulations governing Payroll.
• Healthcare Experience Required
• Must have Strong knowledge of Federal and NY employment laws and regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and basic HR guidance.
• Assist with addressing employee relations issues, escalations, and policy interpretation.
• Support HR initiatives and ensure compliance with employment laws and firm policies.
• Assist with HR communications, announcements, and policy updates.
• Serve as backup support for payroll and other HR functions as needed.
• Additional duties as required

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Onboarding

Payroll knowledge

Employee relations

HR compliance

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Paychex

HRIS/ATS systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our client, a top nationally renowned plaintiff's class action, personal injury, mass tort, civil rights and sex abuse litigation law firm seeks a Human Resources Assistant Director with law firm (preferably plaintiff's) experience.

Position Overview

The HR Assistant Director will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting and onboarding process while supporting core HR functions including payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, HR systems, and process improvements. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full-cycle recruiting process for attorneys and staff, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offers
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities
• Oversee new hire onboarding, orientation, and onboarding documentation to ensure a smooth employee experience

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR records
• Manage HR systems, databases, and reporting to ensure data integrity
• Support benefits administration, insurance enrollment, and attendance tracking
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and documentation as needed
• Time and Attendance entry
• Payroll Register Audit and Review
• Understands Federal and State laws and regulations governing Payroll
• Healthcare Experience Required
• Must have Strong knowledge of Federal and NY employment laws and regulations

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and basic HR guidance
• Assist with addressing employee relations issues, escalations, and policy interpretation
• Support HR initiatives and ensure compliance with employment laws and firm policies

General HR Support

• Assist with HR communications, announcements, and policy updates
• Serve as backup support for payroll and other HR functions as needed
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5 years of HR experience; law firm or professional services experience preferred
• Experience managing recruiting and onboarding processes
• Experience running payroll via Paychex or similar platform
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with HRIS/ATS systems a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Firm is located on Long Island (Suffolk County)