Human Resources Generalist

Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.

Miles & Stockbridge is hiring an HR Generalist to join our growing HR team. This role will be highly focused on recruiting, retention, and employee engagement, in addition to other HR Generalist responsibilities. We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a passion for recruiting, onboarding, training and employee engagement. If you are pro-active, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping a firm attract and retain top talent, we’d love to hear from you.

HR Generalist Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including needs assessments, posting job openings, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating the offer processes.
• Partner with department leaders, attorneys, and other hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies that attract high-quality talent.
• Manage applicant tracking systems to maintain recruiting data and analytics to improve hiring processes.
• Oversee and facilitate the new hire onboarding experience, ensuring employees have a smooth transition into the firm.
• Maintain and improve onboarding materials and processes to enhance the employee experience.
• Manage the background investigation process to ensure they are completed in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and facilitating training programs for new hires and existing employees.
• Work with managers to identify training needs and recommend appropriate development opportunities.
• Support performance management processes through viGlobal Performance Management System.
• Manage and update data within UKG Applicant Tracking System and viGlobal Performance Management System.
• Generate reports and analyze HR data to support business decisions.
• Ensure recruiting and onboarding processes are compliant with federal, state, and local hiring regulations.
• Maintain accurate records related to hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Assist with employee recognition programs and firm-wide culture-building activities.
• Conduct stay interviews and support initiatives to drive workplace satisfaction.

HR Generalist Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of full cycle recruiting and general HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience working with UKG Applicant Tracking System and viGlobal Performance Management System preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, onboarding procedures, and compliance regulations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HR technology, Microsoft Office Suite, and HRIS systems.

Miles & Stockbridge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (i.e. Peloton, Norton LifeLock), and more.

The pay range for this position is $67,800 - $98,800. The pay range provided is in compliance with state, city, or local employment laws and applies to this location only. Actual pay for this position will be determined based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, current market data, and business needs.

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Miles & Stockbridge is not currently accepting resumes or assistance from search firms for this position.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties in this job description at any time for any reason.

Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.

Salary : $67,800 - $98,800