Human Resources Generalist

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in New York, NY is seeking a HR Generalist to support the HR function across New York, Charlotte and Miami offices. You will manage onboarding, leaves, employee relations and coaching needs, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Responsibilities include processing new hires, terminations, I-9 verifications, and maintaining digital records. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, as is experience in a law firm or professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field preferred.
• PHR or equivalent certification preferred.
• 4+ years HR experience in law firms or professional services.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws.
• Strong communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement HR policies for attorneys and staff.
• Support HR inquiries and requests.
• Advise supervisors on employee management including coaching and performance improvement.
• Maintain digital records of employees.
• Manage Family Medical Leave and ADA requirements.
• Handle onboarding, I-9 verifications, and staff integration.
• Complete termination paperwork and conduct exit interviews.
• Assist National Recruitment with job descriptions and candidate sourcing.
• Support annual evaluation process and ad hoc HR projects.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

HR experience

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR credential

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Why Seyfarth

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 support the HR function for Seyfarth Shaw’s New York, Charlotte and Miami offices. In this role, you will operate in a fast pace, entrepreneurial environment and act as a point of contact for all employees on process and procedures, and guidance on all aspects of the employee life cycle. Responsibilities include managing new hire onboarding and leave of absences processes, employee relations, and identifying coaching and training needs for staff.

The Day-To-Day

• Interpret and implement human resources policies and procedures for attorneys and support staff
• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
• Provides guidance to supervisors for human resource employee management including counseling, coaching, employee development and retention, warnings and performance improvement plans and termination recommendations.
• Maintain digital records of employees
• Manage Family Medical Leave and ADA requirements.
• Manage new hire orientation, onboarding, I-9 verifications and staff integration process.
• Complete termination paperwork, conduct exit interviews, record responses, analyze survey reports and recommends areas for improvement
• Process personnel action forms, unemployment claims and Affirmative Action reports
• Assist National Recruitment team with staff recruitment, writing job descriptions, sourcing qualified candidates, preparing offer letters
• Partner with the Regional HR Director to assist with the annual evaluation process and ad hoc projects

You Have

• A bachelor’s degree or previous experience in a related field such as business administration or human resources, is preferred
• PHR or equivalent certificate preferred
• 4+ years of experience in HR within law firms or professional services supporting multiple offices
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment law and EEO guidelines
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and respond effectively to such situations

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 approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Location Specific Language

The salary range for this role is $76,000 to $102,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. 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).

This position is based in New York, NY 10018