Job Description

Progressive Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation Law Firm located in Chicago loop seeks experienced HR Generalist / Employee Relations Specialist. Responsibilities include employee management, recruitment and retention, office logistics, and legal compliance. Our 100 plus employees work together to fight for our clients’ rights and continually look for ways to improve in all areas. We need someone who can zoom out to see the big picture and fix structural issues and zoom in to understand the details of how each person contributes to the important work we do.

JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff and enforcing company policies and practices.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Effectively handle most day-to-day personnel matters.

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Assess workplace situations, evaluates relevant information, and draw accurate observations.
• develop effective solutions to employee issues such as providing access to career coaching, counseling, and support services.

·         researches, proposes, and implements new programs to enhance employee performance.

• Ensure efficient flow of information throughout the company

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong people management skills including ability to motivate and inspire employees.
• Ability to work in collaborative decision-making environment.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task.
• Self-motivated, tenacious, and resourceful.
• Results-Oriented.
• Three to five years management experience.
• Degree in related field preferred.
• Law firm experience a plus.

Full-time benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, pre-tax transit, 401k, casual dress, and great work environment. Compensation commensurate with education and experience.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply with a resume and cover letter.

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates is committed to hiring and retaining a qualified diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

About Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates is recognized as one of the premier personal injury and workers compensation law firms serving the Chicago, Illinois area. Founded in 1924 and located in downtown Chicago, our attorneys are passionate about protecting the rights and interests of the people we represent. Attorneys at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates have been recognized by the American Association of Justice, Illinois Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Best Lawyers in America for workers compensation and Leading Lawyers, a distinction earned by fewer than five percent of all lawyers licensed to practice law in Illinois.