Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking two Senior Human Resources Generalists to support our Bay Area team. One will sit in San Francisco and the other will sit in Silicon Valley.

THIS ROLE MUST SIT IN SILICON VALLEY OR SAN FRANCISCO AND MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION SUPPORT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OR OPEN TO RELOCATING WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY. 

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world.  The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for providing a variety of human resources services for attorneys, paralegals, and staff including but not limited to, staff training and development, staff and paralegal timekeeping and associated payroll monitoring, policy interpretation and implementation, and providing basic benefits information. Other key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining relationships with key departments in the office and the firm including the local Attorney Recruiting Department, Global Benefits department, the Global Human Resources department, the appropriate regional Payroll Department and local resources from the Associates & Paralegal committees.
• Performing initial interviews with candidates sourced through the firm’s staff recruiting department and making recommendations to hiring manager.
• Leading new hire orientation for staff and paralegals. Developing programs within the office to facilitate new employee integration during the first year of employment to meet firm’s objectives for new hire retention.
• Researching appropriate resources to meet local training and development needs for staff and implementing training solutions with the Human Resources Manager.
• Maintaining relationships with all employees on leave of absence with the goal of ensuring that when employees are able to return they easily reintegrate into the firm.

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of compensation and benefits practices.
• Display well developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
• Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.

And have:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent required or six (6) years related experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Focus in related field is
• HRIS experience, preferably PeopleSoft and Kronos Timekeeper, is a plus
• Four (4) years human resources generalist experience

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins is also committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, we require all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a documented underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents such vaccination. Offers of employment will be conditioned upon applicants presenting proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or obtaining an exemption on medical or religious grounds.

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