Title: HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition
Location: Hartford, CT
Our client is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to assist in HR and Talent Acquisition. The HR Generalist role will support day-to‑day HR operations and manage designated tasks or projects within the HR department including talent acquisition efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the talent acquisition process for non-legal personnel, i.e. job postings, resume review, phone screenings, scheduling, drafting offer letters, running background and reference checks, etc.
- Administer and oversee the onboarding process, including creating orientation agendas and other materials, conducting new hire orientation meetings, I-9 processing and entry of new employees into HRIS etc.
- Work closely with the Benefits Administrator to support the day-to‑day administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and annual open enrollment; answers employee inquiries and coordinates with benefit providers to ensure accurate and timely administration.
- Supports and maintains the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all employee data and personnel transactions (e.g., hires, terminations, leaves of absence), conducting regular audits, generating and analyzing reports for management, identifying workforce trends, and understanding the impact of HRIS changes on payroll processing. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws by staying informed about any compliance changes and developments.
- Seeks educational opportunities to maintain and improve knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources.
- Works in conjunction with HR Assistant to ensure personnel files are maintained properly.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the Human Resources webpage on the Firm’s intranet site. This includes adding announcements, events and making sure policies are kept up to date.
- Responsible for keeping track of annual compliance filings (EEO-1 reporting, etc.).
- Assists Human Resources Manager and Director with annual performance review process.
- Serves as a liaison between firm members/staff and human resources and refers complex issues and concerns to HR Manager and Director for resolution.
- Supports the HR team to implement process improvements and operational efficiencies, develop and maintain procedures and documentation, and with projects.