Human Resources Generalist

SUMMARY:

According to established policies and procedures, and under the supervision and guidance of the HR Operations Senior Manager, Human Resources Generalist supports the Firm’s HR operations by assisting with workforce inquiries, administering HR policies and procedures, coordinating core HR processes, and providing analysis and reporting to support compliance and strategic HR initiatives. This role supports and collaborates closely with Office and Department Leaders, and the HR team to ensure consistent application of HR practices and the effective delivery of HR services across the Firm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance

• Assist with the administration of Firm human resources policies and procedures in the resolution of employee inquiries

• Assist with required government reporting, including data compilation and analysis

• Administer employment notice and mandated training processes

• Conduct research and analysis of employment laws to support HR compliance initiatives

• Reporting and analysis of HR data for internal stakeholders

Process Support and Administration

• Administration and maintenance of new hire onboarding processes

• Assist with the audit, development, and implementation of Firm HR procedures

• Assist with and support performance management processes, including documentation, tracking, and system updates

• Manage and maintain the HR intranet page

• Oversee the Firm’s job description library, including the review, draft, and update new and existing job descriptions

• Provide support for HR projects and programs

• Provide support for the Summer BT Rise Internship Program

• Provide support for business professional recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and HRIS activities, as assigned

• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience required

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in human resources, or a combination of experience and degree

• Experience working in a legal/professional services environment is preferred but not required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

• Experience navigating and using an HRIS or HCM

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels within the firm

• Superior attention-to-detail, critical thinking and strong analytical ability required to deliver and maintain high level strategic core HR services

• Superior ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

• Demonstrated ability to professionally handle sensitive confidential matters and employee information

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like

• Expectation of working in the assigned office per the office location and/or firm guidance and based on business needs of the firm

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.