Human Resources Generalist

POSITION OVERVIEW: The HR Generalist will play an integral role in managing day-to-day HR operations, including recruiting and onboarding, benefits and compliance, employee relations, leave administration, HRIS management, and employee records. This position requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESRecruiting & Onboarding: Manage job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, reference and background checks, offer letters, new-hire paperwork, and onboarding logistics. Compensation & Benefits Compliance: Support FLSA compliance, ACA requirements, ERISA notices, COBRA administration, EEO-1 reporting, open enrollment, and job classification audits. Time Tracking & Overtime Administration: Administer the firm's time-tracking system, monitor overtime trends, maintain accurate records, and identify potential compliance concerns. Leave Administration: Coordinate FMLA, state and parental leave, ADA accommodation requests, leave tracking, and return-to-work processes. HR Policies & Recordkeeping: Maintain the employee handbook, I-9 records, personnel files, required workplace postings, and mandatory training documentation. HRIS & Reporting: Maintain the firm's HRIS and prepare headcount, turnover, and compliance reports for leadership. Employee Relations & Complaint Intake: Serve as an initial point of contact for employee grievances and workplace concerns, maintain confidential documentation, coordinate investigation logistics, and escalate sensitive matters to the CXO as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.4+ years of HR Generalist experience. Law firm or professional services experience is a plus, but not required. Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state employment laws. Experience with HRIS and time-tracking platforms; ADP Workforce experience preferred. SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred. Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and general business software applications. Excellent written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee information.