Human Resources Specialist

CV Resources; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

CV Resources, in partnership with our client, seeks an experienced HR Specialist to support the HR function at a mid-sized national law firm with offices across the country. Reporting to the HR Director, the role focuses on benefits administration, leaves management, and supporting recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

The HR Specialist will also contribute to HR compliance, employee records accuracy, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years HR experience within law firms.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits and liaise with third-party providers on enrollments, changes, and issue resolution.
• Manage leaves of absence and accommodation, including STD, LTD, and FMLA, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Coordinate and deliver new hire orientation, onboarding, and staff integration.
• Assist with staff recruiting efforts, including requisitions, screening coordination, and scheduling.
• Manage offboarding processes for voluntary and involuntary terminations, including documentation and systems access.
• Interpret and implement HR policies and procedures for attorneys and staff.

Skills

Communication

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Client-service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WORK SITE STATUS: Hybrid (3 days/week in the office once training is complete; 4 days/week in the office during the initial training period).

PAY RANGE: $75,000 to $90,000 base salary plus eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CV Resources, in partnership with our client, seeks an experienced HR Specialist to support the HR function at a mid-sized national law firm with offices across the country. Reporting to the HR Director, this role will be responsible for administering employee benefits, managing leaves of absence, and supporting recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes. The HR Specialist will play a key role in HR compliance, employee records management, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to support a fast-paced, entrepreneurial HR department.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HR SPECIALIST

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer employee benefits and liaise with third-party providers on enrollments, changes, and issue resolution.
• Manage leaves of absence and accommodation, including STD, LTD, and FMLA, ensuring accurate documentation.

Recruiting & Employee Lifecycle

• Coordinate and deliver new hire orientation, onboarding, and staff integration.
• Assist with staff recruiting efforts, including requisitions, screening coordination, and scheduling.
• Manage offboarding processes for voluntary and involuntary terminations, including documentation and systems access.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Interpret and implement HR policies and procedures for attorneys and staff.
• Respond to HR inquiries with timely, accurate information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Process HR documentation, including personnel action forms, payroll forms, and unemployment claims.
• Maintain complete and accurate digital and paper employee records.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and recommend policy updates.
• Assist with the annual evaluation process and contribute to HR team projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Staff Recruiting, Legal Recruiting, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HRIS, and Finance.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE HR SPECIALIST

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of HR experience within law firms, supporting multiple offices.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience supporting HR functions across multiple offices in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

SKILLS OF THE HR SPECIALIST

Required

Technical

• Proficiency with HR and office software, including ADP, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Interpersonal

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Can-do, team-player attitude with a passion for building strong working relationships across departments.