What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at Vaco by Highspring?
Job title: HR Specialist
Client: Law Firm
Location: Woodbury, New York (5 days onsite)
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
PERM
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Client: Law Firm
Location: Woodbury, New York (5 days onsite)
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
PERM
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day HR operations and serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries
- Maintain and update HRIS records, personnel files, and organizational charts
- Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits
- Process semi-monthly payroll, timekeeping audits, and managing attendance records
- Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork and system access
- Track and maintain data related to leaves of absence, performance evaluations, and training
- Provide administrative support for performance reviews and other HR programs
- Reconcile benefit statements with all providers
- Assist with planning employee events, wellness initiatives, and internal communications
- Create monthly newsletters and birthday/anniversary announcements
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and firm policies
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including calendar management, reporting, filing, and data entry
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and firm
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an HR support role, preferably in a legal or professional services environment
- Payroll processing experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems preferred
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000