Susman Godfrey, a national litigation boutique, has an opening for a Human Resources Generalist in the Houston office located at 1000 Louisiana St. The Human Resources Generalist will play a critical role in supporting the HR department, particularly in benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and recruitment. A bachelor’s degree is required, along with at least five years of experience in an HR position, with experience in a legal environment being a plus. The ideal candidate must be proficient in an HRIS system, UKG a plus, and possess thorough knowledge of MS Suite. Additionally, a strong aptitude for problem-solving and comprehensive understanding of HR procedures, policies, and relevant federal and multi-state laws and regulations are essential.
Benefits Administration
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Administers leave programs, managing documentation, and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Responds to benefits inquiries from all personnel on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
- Responds to 401(k) inquiries from all personnel relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
Employee Relations
- Assists with planning and coordinating Firm events including holiday party, firm picnic, and firm luncheons.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from employees and managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to HR Manager and/or HR Director.
- Supports employee relations and engagement initiatives, including organizing sympathy and celebration acknowledgments, birthday celebrations, monthly newsletter, employee anniversaries, new hire check ins, and exit interviews.
- Attends and participates in employee meetings.
Performance Management
- Provides support to managers to correct employee issues in early stages, including attendance, performance, scheduling.
- Supports HR Director with coordination of annual staff and attorney performance review process and maintain the evaluation database.
- Assists with learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities.
- Assists with employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates, organizational structure, and other key details.
Onboarding
- Maintains HRIS onboarding module and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
- Initiates background checks and conducts employee eligibility verifications.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to HR Manager or HR Director.
Recruitment
- Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
- Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
- Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
- Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
- Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in an HR position required experience in a legal environment a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems; knowledge of UKG a plus.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with employees and all levels of management; able to create a working environment of open communication and trust.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through completion.
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee performance and personnel information.
- Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
- Able to comfortably lift and carry 15 lbs.
Please send resumes to Human Resources Manager, Tonia Rivera, at trivera@susmangodfrey.com.