Gibson Dunn · 5 hours ago
Human Resources Assistant
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expGibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Human Resources Assistant will provide essential support in maintaining HR operations, facilitating performance evaluations, and managing HRIS data integrity.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Supporting the Staff Introductory Period, Mid-Year Check-In, and Year-End performance evaluation cycles, including the implementation of timelines, monitoring completion, and assisting supervisors and staff with questions or system needs
Maintaining performance and compensation tracking systems, ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting structures, and up-to-date supervisory relationships across the firm
Maintaining HR-related files and documentation in accordance with departmental standards and confidentiality requirements
Responding to verification-of-employment requests and preparing employment letters as needed
Coordinating the business card process, including ordering, maintaining logs, answering inquiries, and researching historical requests
Providing support through the department email account and phone line, responding to inquiries from staff, management, and attorneys across all offices
Supporting administration of the monthly service award program, including running reports, notifying stakeholders, and ensuring timely recognition
Entering and maintaining staff, attorney, partner, and alumni data in the HRIS (PeopleSoft) and related databases, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems
Responding to employment related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating complex or sensitive matters when appropriate
Providing guidance to employees on HR-related topics such as benefits, payroll, and firm policies
Providing administrative support to HR leadership, including document preparation, scheduling, and project assistance
Performing other duties as assigned to support the broader HR function, including cross-training and assisting in other areas of HR operations
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, track progress, and maintain accurate documentation
High attention to detail to ensure data integrity across performance, compensation, and HRIS tracking systems
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills for responding to inquiries from staff, managers, attorneys, and applicants
Customer-service orientation, including the ability to support firmwide inquiries and provide clear guidance on HR-related topics
Ability to learn and use HR systems and databases (e.g., HRIS platforms such as PeopleSoft)
Proficient in handling administrative tasks such as document preparation, scheduling, and record management
Problem-solving skills to research historical information, resolve inquiries, and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to work independently while supporting a broad range of HR operations and cross-functional processes
Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Workday desirable
1–3 years of HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Completion or ongoing pursuit of a Professional Human Resources certification a plus
Experience assisting structured processes such as performance evaluation cycles, including timeline management and user support
Experience entering, maintaining, and auditing employee data across HRIS and related systems to ensure accuracy and proper reporting structures
Experience managing confidential HR documentation and preparing employment-related correspondence, such as verification letters
Experience handling high-volume HR inquiries through shared inboxes and phone lines, providing guidance and escalating sensitive matters as needed
Experience supporting recurring HR programs and administrative workflows, including service awards, business card processing, scheduling, and project assistance
Benefits
Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
Company
Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Baxter
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Michael Herrick
Chief Financial Officer
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