HR Generalist

Position: HR Generalist

A growing professional services firm is seeking an HR Generalist to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a high-ownership role. The firm values a hands-on approach, initiative, and a polished, people-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Full-cycle recruitment for attorney, paralegal, and business support roles

• Support summer associate program

• Draft and issue offer letters (1–3 at a time)

• Provide hiring updates to leadership

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate onboarding meetings and ensure a smooth, welcoming experience

• Manage offboarding logistics

Benefits Administration

• Lead annual open enrollment

• Add new hires to benefit plans and answer benefits-related questions

• Work closely with insurance broker and vendors

• Manually process monthly benefits invoices and HSA funding

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Handle occasional ER issues with empathy and discretion

• Take a thoughtful approach to policy communication and employee support

HR Operations & Systems

• Run background checks and employment verifications

• Use Paychex for processing and documentation

• Maintain accurate records and compliance

Ad Hoc Projects

• Contribute to ongoing HR initiatives and internal improvements as needed

Must-Haves:

• Minimum 3 years of true HR Generalist experience (recruiting, benefits, performance management, ER)

• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment

• Direct experience managing open enrollment and vendor relationships

• Proven ability to work independently and operate in lean HR environments

• Bachelor’s degree required; alternatively, 5+ years of HR experience + SHRM certification

Nice-to-Haves:

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

• Experience with legal recruiting

• Exposure to manual benefits billing and HSA contributions

• Comfort working with external vendors and brokers