What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Witherite Law Group?
Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.
Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client's side every step of the way.
This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can't just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive HR Generalist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a variety of essential HR functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, an understanding of employment laws, and the ability to maintain a positive and professional working environment. You'll work in a collaborative environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a direct impact on both the firm's success and the well-being of our employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the preparation, completion, and processing of all necessary termination documentation for employees leaving the organization.
- Handle requests for employment verification, ensuring accurate and timely responses to third parties such as mortgage lenders, background check companies, and government agencies.
- Facilitate and coordinate the new hire orientation and presentations.
- Assist in managing personal relations between employees and management, addressing employee concerns, providing guidance on HR policies, and helping foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Provide administrative support for a range of HR functions, including benefits administration, leave of absence management, and performance management processes.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in HR or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the firm's HRIS and talent management systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Physical Requirements:
- Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
- Stand/Sit – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
- Walk – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.
- Use of hands/fingers to handle or feel – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
- Climbs stairs – May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
- Carry weight/lift - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
- Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.
WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.
