Human Resources Generalist

D3 Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Generous PTO

Paid parking onsite

Annual bonuses

Job summary

D3 Search is seeking a Human Resources/Talent Services Generalist for its Los Angeles office. The role focuses on employee relations, benefits administration, training, recruitment, and performance management in a fully onsite environment.

Requires 5–7 years HR experience in a law firm and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. SHRM/PHR certification is preferred; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HR/Talent experience in a law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, Business, or related field.
• SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP or SPHR/PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between HR, Business Director, and employees; resolve employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance on policies; manage leaves (FMLA, STD) and workers’ compensation records.
• Assist hiring managers with job requirements, descriptions, and recruitment of professional staff.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and annual performance review processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and administer benefits enrollment.
• Create HR reports and analytics; manage relationships with agencies for staffing.

Skills

HR compliance

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Training & development

Recruitment

Performance management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

5–7 years HR experience in a law firm

SHRM/PHR or similar certification preferred

Tools

Workday

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

D3 Search is seeking the following Human Resources/Talent Services Generalist candidate on behalf of a global AMLAW ranked practice with a thriving office in Los Angeles, CA (90067).

Position Title

Human Resources/Talent Services Generalist

• Note: Employer (law firm) requires 5 yrs. of relevant HR/Talent experience in a LAW FIRM environment.

Location/Map

Los Angeles, CA | 90067 (Century City)

Employment Status

Full-time/direct-hire employment. Exempt role.

Employer Work Model

Fully onsite work model. Monday – Friday.

Position Summary

The Human Resources/Talent Services Generalist provides human resources (HR) support for the office in the following areas: employee relations, benefits administration, training and development, recruitment, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between Business Director, HR and employees by handling and resolving employee relations issues; elevates employee issues as needed
• Serves as point of contact for manager or employee on questions relating to policies or procedures
• Provides guidance to employees, monitors communications, and maintains records related to FMLA, STD, and Worker’s Compensation leaves
• Assists hiring manager in defining job requirements and drafting job descriptions
• Recruits and participates in the interview process for professional staff roles
• Interfaces with employment agencies as needed and makes arrangements for temporary or outsource staff
• Onboards new employees and conducts new hire orientation
• Partners with Business Director and Talent Services Manager with annual performance review process for professional staff and associates
• Assists managers in dealing with and documenting performance issues; participates in disciplinary meetings or separations
• Ensures secretarial and reception coverage is provided
• Creates HR related reports and provides metrics as needed
• Coordinates annual benefits open enrollment; serves as liaison between employees and Shared Services in resolving benefit issues
• Assists managers in identifying areas of development and makes appropriate recommendations for training and development; may also serve as office liaison for professional staff and attorney professional development
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• General knowledge of HR principles and practices, as well as employment law compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative, and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
• Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed client expectations; proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others

Technology

• Experience with ATS and HRIS systems, preferably with Workday
• Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Familiarity with AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or similar tools and the willingness to incorporate them into daily workflows responsibly and adapt to emerging AI and other technologies

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or related field
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in Human Resources
• Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP or SPHR/PHR) certification preferred

Compensation / Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, direct hire position paying up to 95K ~ DOQ and offering a comprehensive & robust health benefits package, 401K, generous PTO, paid parking onsite, annual reviews/bonuses, etc.

D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.