The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key player in the Human Resources department at our client's law firm, responsible for delivering comprehensive HR services and programs to support the firm's strategic objectives and maintain a professional work environment. This role involves managing employee relations, attorney and staff recruitment, performance management, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Salary: $80-90K
Position Details
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Work Location: Onsite (Beverly Hills)
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Partners with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to communicate human resource policies, procedures, laws, and regulations across multi-functional HR disciplines
- Manages the full-cycle recruitment process for legal and non-legal positions, including coordinating with practice group leaders and managing relationships with legal recruitment firms
- Develops and administers HR programs aligned with law firm culture and professional services environment
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular attention to legal industry regulations and requirements
- Maintains confidential employee records and legal documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Administers attorney and staff performance review processes, including partnership track evaluations and associate development programs
- Manages comprehensive benefits programs tailored to legal professionals, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development benefits
- Coordinates continuing legal education (CLE) tracking and professional development programs
- Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the firm
- Manages employee relations issues with particular sensitivity to the legal environment
- Conducts HR data analysis to identify trends and provide insights for firm management
- Assists in developing and implementing retention strategies for both attorneys and staff
- Manages leave administration, including parental leave and sabbaticals
- Coordinates with firm management on succession planning and organizational development
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a law firm or professional services environment (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations
- Advanced proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, and clients
- Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certification preferred