Senior Human Resources Generalist
About the Role
The Senior Human Resources Generalist is an integral part of the company's Human Resources team. This role 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 policy interpretation and implementation, and providing basic benefits information, while 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. This role will be located in our Los Angeles office.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Leading new hire orientation for attorneys, paralegals and staff. 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 and handling accommodation process with the goal of ensuring that when employees are able to return they easily reintegrate into the firm
Education and Skills:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent or a minimum of six (6) years related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- HRIS experience, preferably PeopleSoft and Kronos Timekeeper, is a plus
- A minimum of four (4) years of human resources generalist experience
- 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