Human Resources Generalist

With ten offices across the United States, 450 professionals and 350 business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (www.manatt.com), is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition.

The Opportunity

The HR Generalist will partner with the HR Department and the Strategic Growth Department to develop and implement human resources programs to build and support the objectives and policies of the firm. This position will be involved in all aspects of HR including policy interpretation and compliance, performance management, recruiting, employee relations and HR reporting.

Responsibilities

General HR

• Provide expertise in regard to company policies, benefits, and employee handbook
• Facilitates orientation meetings
• Ensures compliance for all labor law posters and other compliance materials
• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring compliance for the firm’s Harassment Training
• Conducts exit interviews with Business Professionals and conducts data analysis from these interviews
• Assists with the employee performance review process
• Partners with Director of Human Resources on Separation Agreements
• Administration of firm policies and programs
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of all Human Resources forms
• Provides general assistance to HR department
• Cross trained with the HR Coordinator
• Generates reports on a as needed basis
• Manages special projects as assigned

Recruiting

• Involved in Business Professional Staff Recruitment including talent sourcing, candidate evaluation and screening up to and including extending offers
• Assists in maintaining the applicant tracking system
• Assists in administering the AAP plan
• Provide assistance with references
• Writes and maintains job descriptions with Director of Human Resources
• Assists with new hire orientation for staff and attorney as needed

Employee Relations

• Conducts and makes recommendations regarding investigations on employee issues.
• Manage Employee Relations and Performance Management in a way that supports a great culture and reinforces strong performers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of HR generalist experience with emphasis in general HR administration, recruiting and employee relations
• Bachelor’s Degree and/orPHR, SHRM-CP or SPHR, SHRM-SCP certification a plus
• Knowledge or exposure to ADP and Workday highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of HR practices,federal and state employment laws, as well as wage and hour regulations
• Must have strong knowledge/ experience administering an Affirmative Action Plan for Government Contractors
• Must be able to work well as part of a team and independently
• Effectively balances priorities
• Develops effective working relationships at all levels
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be comfortable interacting with all levels of the firm
• Easily adapts to change
• Effectively handles difficult situations and performs well under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel Skills

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