Job Description

This position is Part Time

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: Part-Time at Lancaster, CA Office

Reports to: Chief Operating and Strategy Officer

Key Responsibilities

Core HR Functions

• Manage all aspects of employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding.

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, policies, and procedures, including regularly updating the employee handbook to reflect current laws and regulations.

• Oversee benefits administration, including the annual open enrollment process and communication of benefits options to staff.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of employee timecards and collaborate with the Finance department to process payroll.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries, including policy clarification, conflict resolution, and benefits support.
  

Firm Culture and Employee Engagement

• Partner with the COSO to enhance the firm’s culture by fostering an environment that emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect, while implementing firm-wide initiatives to promote a healthy workplace and improve employee morale.

• Regularly assess and communicate the pulse of the firm’s culture to the COSO and Owner, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Develop and lead employee engagement programs and activities to foster a sense of belonging and purpose among staff.

• Champion the firm’s established processes, ensuring they are effectively communicated, adopted, and aligned with cultural transformation efforts.
  

Performance and Talent Management

• Design and implement a performance evaluation process that aligns individual objectives with the firm’s overarching goals and standard operating procedures.

• Coach and support managers in conducting performance reviews, setting goals, and addressing underperformance effectively.

• Develop and maintain a competitive compensation strategy tied to performance metrics to ensure equity and retention.

• Implement strategies to attract, onboard, and retain top talent, focusing on career development, recognition, and reduced turnover.

• Create and implement effective onboarding programs to integrate new hires and set them up for success.

• Actively support the implementation of new technologies and workflows, ensuring employees are trained and engaged throughout the transition.
  

Employee Relations and Coaching

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance on handling difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and employee performance issues.

• Address employee concerns and grievances with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely and fair resolutions.

• Promote open communication channels to build trust and transparency within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a small to medium-sized professional services/law firm environment.

• Proven experience in culture transformation, driving organizational change, and implementing HR-related technologies.

• High emotional intelligence, with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with a commitment to maintaining compliance.

• Strong experience in performance management, employee relations, and talent acquisition.

• Proficiency in HRIS systems (especially ADP), Microsoft Office Suite, and other tools to streamline HR processes.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with employees and managers across all levels of an organization.

• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with strategic objectives and cultural goals.
  

EOE

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