What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist - Austin position at Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC?
Position Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Location: Austin
Job Type: Onsite
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist is responsible for benefits and wellness administration, educating employees on policies and processes, handling onboarding/offboarding of employees, and staff and attorney engagement and development.
Education / Experience:
- 3 years of previous HR experience within a professional services organization
- Previous law firm experience preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
- Degree and/or certification in HR, communications, business, or similarly related field preferred but not required
Primary Responsibilities:
Onboarding new hires
- Facilities the onboarding process with new hires, including but not limited to coordinating their IT set-up, scheduling orientation and training, administering new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment
Benefits administration
- Manages all employees’ benefits, including adding/removing new/exiting employees to carrier portals, invoices, and other documents, and coordinating with the firm’s payroll department
- Manages semi-annual open enrollment
- Coordinates with personnel to update beneficiaries on 401(k), life, and AD&D insurance plans
- Sends eligibility notices for the firm’s flexible spending account and 401(k) programs
Employee relations
- Holds touch base meetings with new hires to gain feedback, relays (non-confidential) info to appropriate leadership and follows-up as needed
- Researches and addresses employee inquires related to benefits, insurance coverage, firm policies and procedures, etc.
- Coordinates logistics for staff engagement activities, the attorneys’ biennial retreat, office holiday parties, flu shot and wellness clinics, as well as other events and activities
- Facilities staff recognition program and service awards
Miscellaneous administration
- Assists with FMLA and ADAAA processes
- Completes digital employment, income, and/or insurance verifications
- Maintains and organizes spreadsheets, databases, and other firm resources as required
- Provides administrative support to the Director of Human Resources with day-to-day staffing operations within firm
- Maintains confidential information while always utilizing discretion
- Other duties as assigned
Travel to the other offices within the firm may be required from time to time with reimbursement provided at the federal rate.
Who is Naman Howell?
Since 1917, our law firm has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results.
We are honored to be recognized as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report (2024), Austin American-Statesman (2024, 2025), San Antonio Express-News (2024, 2025), and USA TODAY (2025). Winners of these awards must meet a minimum employee headcount and are selected based on employee feedback.
Naman Howell employs 200 professionals, including 100 attorneys, in 5 offices across Texas with an average tenure of 10.5 years. Our team continues to grow by at least 10% each year, a trend that we expect to continue. To learn more about careers and current openings at Naman Howell, please visit NamanHowell.com/careers.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
NHSL employees are exposed to typical office working conditions. Employees should be able to stand, sit at an office space, speak and understand the English language, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, and use office equipment and computers.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an NHSL employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.