The HR Generalist will oversee benefits administration, recruitment, data management, compliance, and enhancing employee experience. The HR Generalist will report into the Global HR Manager and collaborate with various stakeholders across the firm, including department heads, the CFO/COO, Managing Partners, and the Partner overseeing employment matters.

Client Details

Our client is a global legal and professional services firm with offices in the US, UK, and Europe. The US HQ is based in Manhattan, NY.

Description

Key Responsibilities of the HR Generalist include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day employee benefits administration, including leave processing and enrollment changes.
• Support the Global HR Manager in data management tasks such as HRIS maintenance and compliance reporting.
• Manage the entire new hire onboarding process.
• Coordinate staff recruitment from posting positions to conducting reference checks.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and internal policies through training rollout and tracking.
• Assist in annual performance review processes.
• Act as backup for payroll processing and collaborate closely with the Finance Director.
• Maintain HR documentation in the firm's document management system.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and diversity & inclusion events.
• Handle other HR projects as assigned.

Profile

Qualifications of the HR Generalis include:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years' experience in a generalist HR role, preferably within a legal or professional services firm.
• Familiarity with both domestic and international HR practices, particularly in London and Paris.
• Strong benefits knowledge is REQUIRED.
• Proficiency in benefit administration, recruiting, and HRIS systems; payroll experience is a plus, with ADP experience desired.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Excel and a willingness to learn new technical systems.
• Resourceful, dependable, proactive, with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.

Job Offer

• Base salary range $75,000 - $90,000
• Eligible for over-time pay and an annual discretionary bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k match
• PTO and paid company holidays
• NYC HQ based in Midtown, Manhattan

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