HR Generalist/Recruiter -- Help Us Build the Team That Stands Up for the Accused
We are looking for an experienced HR generalist at our law firm with a serious record of achievement with recruiting & sourcing, hiring, training, and project management. Because we are a fast-growing firm, we need our HRG needs to have a record of building positive and engaged people cultures through deliberate strategies that recruit, develop, and retain stellar team members. Additionally, we need someone with experience with the complementary HR compliance, benefits, payroll, and other administrative support experience, including accounting if possible. We’re looking for someone who is excited about helping us design and build our HR department from the ground up. Please begin your response to this ad with “I’ve personally placed [number] of attorneys in the last year.” Only candidates who provide this information will be considered. About Our Firm When good people are accused of a crime, we’re the firm that gives them a second chance. We’ve built a respected criminal defense practice in the Seattle area, and we’re expanding to meet demand. The right HR generalist will make sure we have the right people in the right seats, because our clients deserve our best at every turn. Why Work With Us? ●Your work has a purpose. Every hire you make helps us defend people facing one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. ● Variety, not monotony. Recruiting, culture, compliance, policy, and operations all live in this role, so no two weeks look the same. ● A culture worth protecting. We care as much about how we treat our own people as how we serve clients, and you’ll help shape that. ● See your impact quickly. In a firm this size, the systems and hires you put in place show results in months, not years.
Responsibilities
People Leadership ● Ensure sourcing and hiring practices are both innovative and legally compliant ● Evaluate current staff and job alignment ● Quickly & effectively lead talent acquisition and recruitment processes ● Conduct initial candidate interviews and screen for both culture and technical fit ● Engineer excellent employee onboarding and help organize team leads to execute ● Provide education to potential employees in various HR-related topics such as leave, benefits, compensation. ● Enhance job and onboarding satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities ● Use current knowledge of HR law and best practices to lead various projects, such as employee handbook development, performance evaluation design, corrective action tools, and compensation studies. ● Participates in drafting evaluations of support staff and makes substantive recommendations to the law firm Owner regarding work assignments, promotions, discipline, terminations, etc. General Operations ● Collaborate on ongoing initiatives as a skilled HR business advisor to the owner & CEO of the firm. ● Oversee and develop firm policies, systems, and procedures and ensure they are fully implemented ● Support the effective use of firm’s database, up to and including supporting training of team and creating custom reports for leadership ● Serve as the liaison with firm IT vendor to ensure technology is secure, efficient, and implemented ● Administratively support monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable ● Leading priority projects through effective PM strategies to complete them on-time and under-budget ● Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience ● BA or BS in business administration, HR, or related field is preferred ● Demonstrated record of sustained success leading hiring initiatives from search through onboarding for hard-to-fill roles ● Proven record of success as an HR generalist in the last 5 years ● Current certifications through SHRM or HRCI and/or recruiting certifications (PRC, CPSP, LinkedIN, etc) preferred Compensation (for remote roles)
- You will be an independent contractor
- Compensation is $45/hour
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