Human Resources Assistant

US Government Jobs - Other Agencies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations across firm offices and serve as a primary contact for HR inquiries, including PTO, timekeeping, benefits, leave, accommodations, and recruiting. The role is located in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid in-office presence.

Key duties include addressing HR policy questions, overseeing timekeeping to ensure timely approvals and FLSA compliance, and leading new hire orientation.

Qualifications

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions.
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships across teams at all organizational levels of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Understand the firm\'s HR policies and answer most questions independently, collaborating on complex issues as needed.
• Manage timekeeping activities, ensure timecards are approved, and confirm compliance with FLSA standards.
• Lead new hire orientation and develop programs to facilitate integration during the first year.
• Partner with colleagues across legal, benefits, recruiting, training, compensation and operations to ensure seamless communications.
• Promote benefits, wellness events, and training opportunities in partnership with relevant departments.
• Protect and maintain confidential, privileged, and proprietary information.

Skills

HR knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist is an integral part of Latham's Human Capital team. This role will be responsible for providing operational support to various functions and practice groups within firm offices, as well as serving as a point of contact for all human resources questions, including but not limited to Paid Time Off (PTO), timekeeping system application, benefits eligibility, leave eligibility, accommodation requests, and recruiting, while facilitating connections with appropriate functional departments and providing updates to the HR Manager and team members as needed. This role will be located in our Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Understanding the firm's human resources policies and answering most questions independently, using appropriate judgment to collaborate and elevate complex questions and issues as appropriate, and following up to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Managing timekeeping activities, including following up with managers and supervisors to ensure all timecards are approved, answering routine questions about timekeeping and the timekeeping system, and ensuring FLSA standards are met
• Leading new hire orientation and developing programs to facilitate new employee integration during the first year of employment to meet the firm's objectives for new hire retention
• Partnering with colleagues in the Office of the General Counsel, Well-Being & Benefits, Attorney Development, Business Services Recruiting, Development & Training, Compensation, and Strategy & Operations departments as needed to facilitate seamless communications and promote proactive services
• Promoting value-added benefits, wellness events, and training opportunities in partnership with the Well-Being & Benefits and Development & Training departments
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships across teams at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in a related field; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of four (4) years of experience may be considered
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range: USD $70,