HR Generalist

2 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States Boutique Recruiting Full time

A nationally recognized boutique law firm is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and emotionally intelligent Human Resources Generalist to join its growing team. This pivotal role supports the entire employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and compliance. Working closely with the Executive Director and Controller, the HR Coordinator will be the go-to resource for day-to-day HR operations and have a front-row seat to the firm's dynamic culture and rapid growth. The ideal candidate is self-driven, professional, eager to grow into a managerial role, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.

Salary Range:
$75,000 - $125,000 / year DOE

Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, vendor coordination, screening, scheduling, and offer logistics
  • Conduct phone interviews, reference checks, and background screenings
  • Coordinate onboarding, I-9 processing, new hire paperwork, policy acknowledgements, and welcome correspondence
  • Facilitate orientation and initiate internal conflicts checks for new hires
  • Collaborate with accounting to process semi-monthly payroll and manage timecards
  • Assist with enrollments, changes, terminations, open enrollment, and benefits-related questions
  • Ensure accurate benefit records
  • Audit HR data for compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Maintain personnel files and HRIS
  • Support implementation of firm policies, procedures, and internal audits
  • Partner with leadership on compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assist in preparing HR reports, analytics, and internal communication

Human Resources Generalist Requirements

  • 2–5 years of HR experience in a law firm or similar professional services setting
  • They are open to a strong HR Generalist from professional industries or Legal Assistants/Paralegals that want to get into the HR aspect in a firm
  • At least 1 year of recruiting experience
  • Experience supporting payroll and understanding state-specific, especially CA, payroll nuances
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with BambooHR, ADP, and HRIS systems strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred; will consider experience in lieu
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong emotional intelligence, ability to maintain discretion, and navigate sensitive situations
  • Extremely organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Year-end discretionary bonus
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO
  • 7 days paid sick leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • FSA Plan
  • Hybrid Schedule: After initial 90-day onboarding period onsite

If you're detail-oriented, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are excited to grow into an HR leadership role at a mission-driven firm, apply now

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