HR Generalist - Peregrine Search Solutions

Our client is a mid-size law Firm in New York City

with a large and sophisticated team of attorneys and professionals. Our clients look to us to bring

a high degree of quality and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively. The Firm is

seeking a talented and motivated Human Resources Generalist to join the HR team. As a full time employee, you will report to the Head of Human Resources, bringing strong Human

Resources knowledge, excellent detail-orientation, and a support service mindset to ensure that

processes and policies are aligned with HR strategic objectives and Firm goals.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following.

• Acts as a partner to Head of Human Resources and firm supervisors/managing partners by

providing strong administrative and process expertise (i.e. Recruitment, Performance

Management, LOA, Policy Changes, etc.)

• Direct ownership of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment efforts, supporting firm-wide talent

strategy by taking part in the needs assessment, interview screening process, draft offer

letters, and broad onboarding of new talent/hires.

• Develops a deep and thorough understanding of firm policies and provides advice on Human

Resources policies making best practice recommendations on changes to the Head of Human

Resources. Responsible for drafting policies for review and communicating policy changes

firm wide.

• Execute on and ensure successful implementation of process improvements agreed by Head

of Human Resources and Firm’s Management Committee in various aspects of Human

Resources and

• Play an active role in the full employee life cycle from offer to exit (i.e., Benefits OE,

Performance Management, Talent Management, FMLA and other leaves).

• Work with Professional Employer Organization (“PEO”) on all benefit and Human

Resources related matters and providing guidance to staff on HR inquiries and needs.

• Prepare accurate reports and provide analysis of findings to management to support strategic

approach to improve or identify trends.

• Understand labor laws to appropriately support potential impact to day-to-day operations,

employee relations, and performance management.

• Stay abreast of labor laws and human resource system upgrades, with an eye to assist Head

of Human Resources with update and improvement to HR processes.

• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of attorneys and non-attorney staff.

• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. Master’s degree or SHRM certification a plus.

• Minimum of five (5) years as Human Resources Generalist; previous law firm experience

preferred

• Strong knowledge of US labor laws

• Strong knowledge and understanding of employee relations, talent management, performance

management, benefits administration, FMLA and other leaves.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and employee systems. Specifically,

HRIS systems in connection with PEO systems; familiar with working with PEO a plus.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships firm wide.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to compile and analyze information in

different forums (i.e., excel, email or verbally).

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; superb attention to detail,

as well as multi-tasking skills.

• Must be able to handle highly sensitive information and always maintain confidentiality.

• Self-motivated, resourceful, adaptable, and capable of working independently as well as in a

team.

• Must be flexible to ensure quick response to meet tight deadlines while handling multiple

tasks that require a high level of detail to perform essential functions.

• May be required to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week