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BakerHostetler · 4 hours ago

Regional Human Resources Generalist

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

BakerHostetler is a law firm seeking a Regional Human Resources Generalist to support the HR functions under the direction of the Regional HR Manager. The role includes responsibilities in recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Support the full cycle recruitment of staff, from job posting to interviewing and hiring

Conduct new employee orientations and ensure a seamless onboarding experience

Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies and job boards

Ensure all secretarial and administrative support positions are staffed on a daily basis

Regulate workflow within the office and allocate overflow and coordinate team projects

Manage new hire and maintenance of HR records such as: employee personnel files, employee information forms, job performance evaluations, changes in pay status forms, Personnel Action Notices (PANs), , I-9 forms, FTE, inactive personnel files, and termination checklist

Review and approve employee timecards to include edits

Monitor leave of absence requests and vacation/PTO schedules to ensure office staffing needs

Handle requests for non-compensation verifications of employment

Conduct staff exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations

Assist in coordination of special projects as requested, including, but not limited to the annual Staff Appreciation events

Coordinate health screening events and flu shots in Ohio offices

Coordinate office participation of volunteer programs throughout the year

Onsite point of contact for employee queries and concerns

Help field and respond to inquiries from the professional and support staff regarding Firm policy and procedures

Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution

Implement and oversee employee engagement initiatives and activities

Onsite point of contact for sensitive employee relations issues

Assist in coordinating the annual performance evaluation program and goal setting for attorneys and professional/support staff

Monitor and track employee performance and provide feedback and coaching as necessary

Identify training and development needs and facilitate appropriate programs

Ensure the Firm’s HR policies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Coordinates compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to ADA, EEO, FMLA, OSHA and FLSA

Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws, rulings and regulations and recommends appropriate changes in office practices

Update and maintain HR documentation

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies

Onsite point of contact for employee grievances and disciplinary actions in accordance with Firm policies

Assist the OA and Regional HR Manager with recommendations for annual salary increases and bonuses for support staff in conjunction with approved budget

Coordinate regular salary reviews and benchmarking exercises

Assist with coordination of the local office benefits administration including communication and distribution of related forms

Support the management of employee leaves of absence, including providing guidance to employees on eligibility, completing and submitting FMLA and STD forms to Firmwide, maintaining accurate records related to leave usage, and staying updated on any regulatory changes

Investigate work-related accidents, prepare first report of injury paperwork, and submit and track Worker’s Comp claim

Qualification

HR Generalist experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteEmployee engagement initiativesCompliance with labor lawsPerformance managementAnalytical skillsMulti-taskingInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsCreativity

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience

Law Firm or professional services experience highly desirable

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel

Proven aptitude to learn new software applications

Ability to speak effectively with all levels of clients and professional and support staff

Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients and staff

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from all levels of professional and support staff, clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area and circumference

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, probability, statistical inference and proportions to practical situations

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Exhibit independent thinking and decision making

Ability to think strategically, develop tactics and execute pragmatically

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and communication skills both oral and written

Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines

Outstanding creativity; flexibility and persistence; motivation and energy with the ability to work with little supervision and collaborate with other members of the team

A tolerance for uncertainty and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision

Ability to coordinate the activities of department resources

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Must be able to perform essential duties of the position with time constraints and interruptions

Demonstrate good judgment, tact, and flexibility under pressure in a mixed-matrix environment with many stakeholders and potentially competing priorities

Familiar with the assigned practice groups, industries, and/or geographies

Company

BakerHostetler

Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.

Founded in 1916

Washington, D.C., US

1001-5000 employees