Human Resources Generalist

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Annual merit increase and bonus pay

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the HR function in Los Angeles. The role involves managing onboarding processes, employee relations, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with 2-5 years of HR experience in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in HR within law firms or professional services.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or Equivalent certificate preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage new hire orientation, onboarding, and staff integration process.
• Handle leaves of absences including STD, LTD and FMLA.
• Assist in providing guidance to supervisors regarding performance management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will report to the Regional Human Resources Director and will support the HR function in the Downtown Los Angeles office. You will operate in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment and serve as a point of contact for employees on process and procedures, and provide guidance on all aspects of the employee life cycle. Responsibilities include managing the onboarding and departure processes, handling leaves of absences, assisting with employee relations and performance matters, and working on team projects and initiatives. You will work closely with other departments including Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll and Talent Development.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

•Manages new hire orientation, onboarding, and staff integration process

•Interprets and implements human resources policies and procedures for attorneys and staff

•Supports all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests

•Manages leaves of absences including STD, LTD and FMLA

•Assists in providing guidance to supervisors regarding performance management and employee development, including counseling, coaching, and drafting warnings and performance improvement plans

•Manages offboarding for both voluntary and involuntary terminations; conducts exit interviews

•Maintains digital and paper records of employees

•Work collaboratively with other departments including Staff Recruiting, Legal Recruiting, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HRIS, and Talent Development.

•Processes HR documentation including personnel action forms, payroll forms and unemploymentclaims

•Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and makes recommendations to current policies as necessary

•Collaborates with the HR team to assist with the annual evaluation process and other team projects

YOU HAVE:

•Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

•2-5 years of experience in HR within law firms or professional services supporting multiple offices. PHR, SHRM-CP, or Equivalent certificate preferred.

•Previous experience in related field such as business administration or human resources, is preferred

•Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

•Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

•Demonstrates close attention to detail

•Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

•Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities

•Ability to organize and prioritize work

•Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment

•Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team

•Demonstrates a commitment to quality of finished product

•Ability to problem solve

•Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/ .

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Seyfarth Shaw believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing client data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Seyfarth employees and interacting with Seyfarth clients.

The salary range for this role is $83,000 to $93,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017