Human Resources Generalist

The Newcastle Search Group is partnering with a respected law firm to identify a Human Resources Generalist to join its team. Reporting directly to the Chief Experience Officer (CXO), this individual will serve as a primary point of contact for HR-related matters, supporting employees and firm leadership across a broad range of human resources functions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The HR Generalist will play an integral role in managing day-to-day HR operations, including recruiting and onboarding, benefits and compliance, employee relations, leave administration, HRIS management, and employee records. This position requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting & Onboarding: Manage job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, reference and background checks, offer letters, new-hire paperwork, and onboarding logistics.
• Compensation & Benefits Compliance: Support FLSA compliance, ACA requirements, ERISA notices, COBRA administration, EEO-1 reporting, open enrollment, and job classification audits.
• Time Tracking & Overtime Administration: Administer the firm's time-tracking system, monitor overtime trends, maintain accurate records, and identify potential compliance concerns.
• Leave Administration: Coordinate FMLA, state and parental leave, ADA accommodation requests, leave tracking, and return-to-work processes.
• HR Policies & Recordkeeping: Maintain the employee handbook, I-9 records, personnel files, required workplace postings, and mandatory training documentation.
• HRIS & Reporting: Maintain the firm's HRIS and prepare headcount, turnover, and compliance reports for leadership.
• Employee Relations & Complaint Intake: Serve as an initial point of contact for employee grievances and workplace concerns, maintain confidential documentation, coordinate investigation logistics, and elevate sensitive matters to the CXO as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Law firm or professional services experience is a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS and time-tracking platforms; ADP Workforce experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and general business software applications.
• Excellent written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee information.