What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generalist, Human Resources position at Norton Rose Fulbright?
Job Description
We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
The Human Resources (HR) Generalist requires a diligent self-starter to support HR team in key areas including employee relations, employee engagement, performance management, policy creation and implementation, and employment law compliance. The ideal candidate will be professional, detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and able to manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
This position reports to a Senior Manager, Human Resources.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Collaborate with managers and directors across the firm as an HRBP, providing strategic advice on talent management, employee relations, compliance, workforce planning and succession planning
- Support complex employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations and offer recommendations for disciplinary action, performance improvement plans, and terminations
- In collaboration with the HR Manager, oversee the firm's employee accommodations process to maintain ADA compliance
- Assist with the development and administration of programs, policies, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the firm
- Work with managers and recruiting to maintain job descriptions
- Assist with internal engagement events and projects
- Complete industry surveys and respond to data requests
- Remain current on legislation and HR related changes; recommend, evaluate and / or make changes in working with HR leadership to support firm strategy; maintain positive working relationships with internal & external customers, and vendors
- Other special projects as assigned by the HR leadership team
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications and skills :
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com . Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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