Human Resources Generalist

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Indiana Attorney General is seeking an Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations and serve as backup to the Deputy Director for higher-level functions.

You will lead the Intensive Deputy Attorney General (IDAG) program, oversee recruitment workflows, support performance management, and assist with compensation, benefits, and training materials. Strong MS Office and HRIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR principles, recruitment best practices, and employee development programs.
• Strong technology proficiency including HR and legal software platforms.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, accuracy, and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CLE requirements and attorney licensing processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the Intensive Deputy Attorney General (IDAG) Program, including recruitment and orientation.
• Oversee recruitment workflows and applicant tracking within the HRIS.
• Support agency-wide performance management and new hire orientation.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration.
• Coordinate tuition reimbursement and PSLF processes; manage related documentation.
• Maintain policies, procedures, training materials, and curricula aligned with agency standards.
• Troubleshoot HR systems and support HR and legal software workflows.
• Utilize MS Office tools including SharePoint for documentation and collaboration.

Skills

HR principles

Recruitment

Employee development

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy development

Tools

HRIS

Odyssey Indiana E-File Service

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist will assist with the management of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department and will serve as the Human Resources Deputy Director’s backup for higher-level functions, such as disciplinary actions and other employee relations issues.

• Lead and administer the Intensive Deputy Attorney General (IDAG) Program, including candidate recruitment and sourcing, mentor coordination, training calendar development, new IDAG orientation, assignment management, and participation in selection interviews.
• Oversee recruitment workflows, manage some applicant sourcing strategies, and administer the applicant tracking functionality within the HRIS.
• Support agency-wide performance management processes and serve as backup facilitator for new hire orientation.
• Assist with developing and maintaining employee communications and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration.
• Serve as liaison to external legal education and research partners, including ISC-ACE, NAAG, ICLEF, LEC, PLI, Westlaw, Odyssey, and NEOGOV.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining policies, procedures, training programs, and curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with agency standards.
• Apply for, secure, manage, and report attorneys’ continuing legal education (CLE) credits; administer program evaluations in compliance with CLE requirements.
• Review and approve attorney bar membership reimbursements and licensing fee requests.
• Administer the agency’s Odyssey / Indiana E-File Service and support related technical and workflow needs.
• Coordinate employee tuition reimbursement requests.
• Verify and submit certifications of employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) requests.
• Coordinate Conflicts of Interest Forms and Outside Employment/Volunteer Activity documentation with managers and the Advisory team.
• Troubleshoot issues across HR systems, support system administration needs, and ensure technology-dependent HR and legal workflows operate smoothly.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools—including SharePoint—for documentation, communication, data management, and collaboration.
• Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong proficiency with technology, including system administration, troubleshooting, and support for HR and legal software platforms.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.)
• Knowledge of HR principles, recruitment best practices, and employee development programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with CLE requirements, attorney licensing processes, and legal administrative systems (preferred).