Human Resources Specialist

Boston, Hartford, New York, Washington, DC

Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist will work alongside the Senior HR Manager and other members of the HR team on evaluations, professional development, and recruiting of our professional staff. This individual will work collaboratively with one other HR Specialist on additional projects to support effective and efficient operations of the Firm’s Human Resources department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Development and Evaluations

• Coordinate with Senior HR Manager and executive staff to implement and administer the professional staff evaluation process, which will include identifying evaluators, sending feedback requests through the firm’s professional development software, drafting assessments, and working with managers on finalizing evaluations.
• Assess professional staff training and development needs and coordinate with HR team to develop, create, organize, and plan training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recruiting

• Responsible for maintaining recruiting database which includes entering applicants, updating statuses, entering interviews, and running hiring reports as necessary.
• Assist with recruitment and interview processes, including greeting candidates (in person or by Zoom), scheduling interviews, collecting feedback, and processing due diligence.
• Maintain tracking documents for employment-related contracts.
• Enter information for online investigation requests and assist with new employee background checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Commitment to excellent client service and quality.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Capacity to work comfortably in a rapidly changing environment on multiple, ongoing projects.
• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and use time efficiently.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to work with team and independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a professional office setting. Law firm is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in all Microsoft applications.
• Good knowledge of the principles/practices of HR administration preferred.

Compensation

Salary range based on experience and location: $50,000 – $85,000.

Disclaimer: Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.