What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Armstrong Teasdale?
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Summary Description: The Human Resources Generalist is trusted to provide a welcoming and educational experience to all new hires at Armstrong Teasdale through the management and facilitation of orientation. The Generalist will also assist the HR leadership team as they execute many business professional development functions such as trainings and annual evaluations.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assists with pre-employment procedures: background checks, new hire paperwork, communication before orientation; corresponds with new hires regarding the status of their paperwork, as needed
- Delivers orientation to new hires; creates and manages all orientation schedules across all offices for each newly hired attorney and staff to ensure consistent and productive onboarding and training
- Maintains accurate personnel files which includes drafting and filing memos for personal status and compensation changes
- Assists the HR leadership team with the planning and facilitation of the business professional annual evaluation process
- Tracks and reports on new hires, promotions, transfers, and terms in compliance with the Firm’s affirmative action plan
- Facilitates both stay interviews and exit interviews for business professionals to identify trends and enhance engagement and retention; effectively balances business professional advocacy with strategic business priorities
- Pulls reporting from the department HRIS and processes as needed for requested data
- Understands the department’s HRIS and serves as a back-up on the team for data entry in to the database for new hires, compensation changes, title changes, etc.
- Supports the AT Connections, New Hire, and Mentoring programs as part of professional development
- Participates in change initiatives and may lead aspects of a change initiative with assistance from HR leadership
- Monitors various HR metrics to identify trends and inform data-driven decisions; provides proactive risk mitigation
Competencies:
- Decision Making – Identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems; prioritizes and effectively completes daily tasks
- Communication – Shares information by using data and information to support an argument or point of view; keeps team informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises; and understands the appropriate level of confidentiality required
- Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; is motivated to anticipate future business needs
- Continuous Learning – Identifies self-training needs and opportunities; positively accepts changes
- Teamwork – Actively participates in the team and can provide feedback and solutions; listens and responds constructively to others’ concerns
- Alignment to Values – Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the values; strives to learn more and participate in diversity and inclusion efforts; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: N/A
Required Experience: 3-5 years working in a Human Resources department; excellent in Microsoft Office
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer
Travel Required: N/A
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.