HR Recruiter and HRIS Professional

Description

GOLDLAW is a leading personal injury firm. It has topped the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s top workplaces survey for three consecutive years. Our professional staff receive great pay and generous benefits, including a collaborative and welcoming environment. Whatever you are looking for in a workplace, we check that box. Putting you first - that is our commitment. We drive hard, but we play hard too. Join the Team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

We seek a highly skilled and detail-oriented HR Recruiter with extensive experience using Paylocity Software. The ideal candidate will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, focusing on sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top-tier talent for a dynamic law firm environment. The candidate should be proficient in leveraging Paylocity HRIS for seamless candidate tracking, employee onboarding, and maintaining compliance, completing payroll processes with relevant HR policies.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary based on experience.
• Health, Dental and Vision 
• 401K Retirement plan and employer match 
• 15 Days of Paid time off and 10 Paid Holidays 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Requirements

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for law firm positions, including attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent from various channels, including legal job boards, social media, and industry-specific networks.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for technical skills and cultural fit within the firm.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to determine hiring needs, job descriptions, and qualifications.
• Provide strategic guidance on recruitment processes to ensure efficient and timely hires.

HRIS Expertise (Paylocity)

• Process bi-weekly payroll for the firm and ensure all payroll reports are processed accurately.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Paylocity HRIS, ensuring the system is effectively utilized for applicant tracking, employee onboarding, payroll, and data management.
• Oversee data entry and updates in Paylocity related to recruitment activities, including candidate profiles, job postings, offer letters, and hiring documentation.
• Ensure smooth integration of candidate information into the HRIS for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Manage and maintain applicant tracking and ensure that hiring activities are documented in accordance with legal and firm policies.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for the firm and ensure all payroll reports are processed accurately.

Compliance & Legal Knowledge:

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of federal and state employment laws, focusing on law firm industry regulations.
• Ensure all recruiting processes comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other relevant labor laws.
• Support the firm's efforts to maintain affirmative action plans, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in hiring.

Onboarding & Employee Experience:

• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless and compliant transition from candidate selection to employment.
• Collaborate with HR, operations, and legal teams to ensure the timely completion of all necessary paperwork, background checks, and legal documents.
• Facilitate the completion of new hire orientation and assist with ongoing employee relations.

Reporting & Metrics:

• Generate reports from Paylocity HRIS on key recruiting metrics, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and candidate pipeline status.
• Provide recommendations to improve recruitment strategies based on data analysis.

Collaboration & Team Support:

• Work closely with HR, Legal, and administrative teams to ensure alignment in hiring strategies and HR processes.
• As needed, assist in other HR-related functions, such as performance management, employee relations, and retention efforts.
• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or HR (PHR/SPHR) certification required 
• Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an HR Recruiter, with expertise in recruiting for law firms or similar professional services organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in Paylocity HRIS, with a strong understanding of its recruitment and HR management modules.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies and processes within the legal industry.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, especially concerning the law firm industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal stakeholders and external candidates.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.