Human Resources Generalist (Law Firm)

The ONeil Search Group; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The ONeil Search Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join a top global NY law firm in the Tacoma, WA area. You will partner with department managers to advise on HR matters and ensure compliant practices.

With a minimum of four years in HR (two in employee relations), you will manage recruitment, compensation support, training, and accommodations, while maintaining confidentiality and a professional, solution‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Human Resources, with two years in employee relations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, human resources, or related subjects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment laws and compliance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle confidential matters.
• Adaptability to AI integrations in HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Consult department managers as HR partner on people-related matters.
• Minimize legal risk through employment law guidance and best practices.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues; escalate when needed.
• Oversee recruitment for various staff levels using multiple sourcing channels.
• Assist in compensation processes including job descriptions, market pricing and reviews.
• Partner with managers to identify training needs and deliver programs.
• Coordinate accommodations, return‑to‑work plans and leave matters.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of firm policies.
• Support onboarding and back‑up recruiting coverage as needed.
• Maintain professional and solution‑oriented service to internal teams and clients.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS Systems

Job description

Human Resources Generalist needed at a top global NY law firm.

Minimum 4 years of experience in Human Resources. Two years in an employee relations role preferred.

What You Will Be Doing

• Through the HR business partner model and under the direction of the HR Management team, acts as a consultant to department managers by providing guidance, advice, and assistance with HR-related matters. Develop an understanding of department managers’ business unit and employment needs.
• Assumes responsibility for protecting the Firm and minimizing legal risk through consultation with HR Managers, continuous education on employment law, application of HR and Business best practices.
• Engages discreetly, timely and effectively in employee relations matters and investigations. Effectively resolves employee relations issues as they arise and exercises sound judgement in escalating matters that require management attention.
• Responsible for all phases of the recruitment process for various levels of staff within the Firm. Determines appropriate sourcing and develops relationships with resources (when applicable) from on-line searches, external job postings, ads, educational institutions, professional associations and publications, employment agencies and search firms.
• Assists in various aspects of staff compensation administration, including assisting business partners with drafting of job descriptions according to established guidelines, market matching and pricing, market survey participation, new position and promotional analysis, and annual compensation reviews.
• Partners with Administrative Managers and HR Managers and Directors, in identifying training needs and developing training programs. Facilitates the delivery of training programs at the department, staff, and manager level.
• Collaborates with managers and health care professionals to evaluate, develop, and implement the need for accommodations, return-to-work plans, and other leave-related matters.
• Works closely with Employee Relations team to ensure consistency in the interpretation, communication, application and administration of firm policy.
• Assists in development of new hire orientation for staff; facilitates training of new hire policies and procedures for firm managers.
• Responds to requests of legal and support staff, providing them with general firm information or directing their requests to the appropriate Administration liaison.
• Serves as a back-up to other team members for recruiting, onboarding and other business partner coverage as needed.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented (“can-do”) approach. Effectively supports internal departments, external clients, and vendors through clear, courteous communication via electronic correspondence, telephone

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources principles, policies, practices, issues, laws and regulations, especially as they pertain to employment activities.
• Good oral and written communications skills, including thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to compose routine business correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both inside and outside.
• Proficiency with computer and reporting skills including Microsoft office products and HRIS.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience handling highly sensitive and confidential matters discreetly.
• Remains open to technological change as generative AI becomes more integrated into the firm’s practice, actively develop comfort

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Human Resources. Two years in an employee relations role preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in social sciences, business, human resources, or related subjects.