Description

Join us in the fight for what’s right!

DeMayo Law Offices is seeking an experienced, self-motivated HR Specialist to assist with the firm’s human resource processes, including employee engagement, new hire orientation, benefits, payroll, and compliance. In this key role, you will help support and facilitate organizational change, while being at the forefront of the firm’s efforts support the engagement and growth of its employees. 

Responsibilities

• As part of the HR team, developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives, including, but not limited to, assisting with the DeMayo Cares Program 
• Assisting with development of onboarding plans and orientation programs for new employee
• Administering health & welfare plans, including enrollments, changes & terminations; reconciling benefits invoices; annual filings such as 1095, 1096, 5500’s, etc. 
• Managing post-offer through new hire processes, including background & drug screening, I-9 and E-verify processes, initiating and following up on online onboarding documents, etc.
• Responding to employee requests and questions
• Assisting with change management and change communication
• Administering workers’ compensation process
• Responding to unemployment claims
• Maintaining employee e-files; processing new hires, status changes, and terminations
• Assisting with performance management processes, including new hire evaluations
• Project work such as procedure documentation, employee recognition, job description reviews, etc. 
• Maintaining knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law
• Eventually serving as backup for bi-weekly payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a HR or related field preferred; however, a combination of education, certifications and experience may be considere
• 3 years’ experience as an HR professional
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or working towards certification required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office and ability to learn and use various software programs; experience with Paylocity HRIS a plus
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and follow-through. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle a diversity of tasks, while helping the team meet multiple deadlines 

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Base life insurance paid by the firm plus supplemental option
• Short and long-term disability paid by the firm
• 401(k) with match
• PTO, plus holidays and paid volunteer time off
• Education and gym reimbursement 

Equal Opportunity Statement
DeMayo Law Offices is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.