Human Resources Specialist - Addition Management : Job Details

TITLE: Human Resources Specialist

LOCATION: Midtown, Manhattan (HYBRID)

SALARY: $85k - $105k + Bonus

Prominent Law Firm is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join their team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day-to-day recruitment process for temporary and permanent non- legal staff including but not limited to job description maintenance, job postings, search firm relationships, applicant tracking, resume screening, scheduling and conducting interviews, generating offer letters, completing reference and background checks.
• Execute a meaningful and seamless onboarding experience for new hires by creating new hire profiles and scheduling and facilitating orientation meetings.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of the semi-monthly employee payroll transaction and help ensure all payroll changes are accurate.
• Manage performance review processes for non-legal staff by creating and assigning evaluation forms, providing guidance to managers, participating in review meetings, preparing documentation as needed, and assisting with compensation analysis.
• Maintain non-legal recruiting budget.
• Responsible for ensuring HRIS data is accurate and up to date by performing periodic audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. This includes reviewing, drafting, and implementing policies, postings, and supporting HR and 401(k) audits.
• Generate salary, FTE, and headcount reports for senior management review as needed.
• Prepare HR-related reporting such as salary and wages, EEO-1, RFPs, diversity surveys, turnover statistics, etc.
• Respond to unemployment claims and employment verification requests.
• Develop workflows to improve operational efficiency for the department.
• Participate in exit interviews for voluntary resignations.
• Provide backup support to the Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist for leave management.
• Respond to general human resources inquiries submitted from across the firm.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.
• 3 plus years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Experience with HRIS programs, Paycom preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.