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Dykema · 19 hours ago

Human Resources Generalist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is seeking to hire an experienced Human Resources Generalist who will serve as a trusted advisor to the department leaders and employees. The role involves assisting with employee benefits and retirement plan administration, performance management, employee relations, and recruitment.

ConsultingLegal

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Act as first point of contact for retirement plan assistance with colleagues and serve as a liaison with plan vendors

Prepare census data and import files for retirement plan contributions

Develop communications related to annual contributions and plan schedules

Track Member elections, pooled account earnings and perform notifications to payroll and impacted Members. Prepare monthly report for deposit of payroll deductions and earnings allocation

Reconcile Plan activity, 5500 filings and financial statements

Prepare profit sharing contributions file for submission to external retirement plan administrator; prepare compliance test data reports for plan actuaries

Assist with entering benefits changes and adjustments as requested

Reconcile and process monthly insurance premium payments

Serve as backup for benefits and leave administration team, as needed

Serving as a trusted advisor by providing guidance and/or coaching to leaders on sensitive, confidential and complex HR issues

Serving as a resource to employees to promote engagement and positive employee relations

Assisting leaders with performance management and productivity goals

Conducting HR investigations and participating in disciplinary meetings; drafting performance improvement plans in conjunction with management

Conducting exit interviews and assisting with off-boarding processes

Participate in the Firm’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Wellness Advisory Group, providing leadership and support as needed

Update and maintain employment policies and procedures as needed

Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed; participates in or leads HR project teams

Support hiring processes, including applicant screening, interviewing and selection of candidates

Coordinate pre-placement activities, on-boarding and new hire orientation and training

Qualification

Employee benefits administrationPerformance managementEmployee relationsRecruitmentPHRSHRM-CP certificationData reportingProject managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime managementTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

At least three years of job-related experience, including employee benefits and retirement plan administration, performance management, employee relations and recruitment

Strong technological skills and high level of proficiency of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), project management and database applications

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy; highly proficient in data compilation, preparing spreadsheets and data reporting

Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze problems, exercise good judgment, strategic thinking, and make sound objective decisions

Excellent time and project management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the various functions performed by the HR department and the impact of those functions on other departments and offices

Positive attitude, professional demeanor, high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with all levels

Able to work efficiently as a part of a team and work well independently, taking initiative and being a self-starter; ability to effectively work in a hybrid work environment