Senior HR Generalist

About the job

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your Human Resource skills? Look no further! Aleshire & Wynder, LLP is seeking a full-time Sr. Human Resources Generalist to join our Irvine, CA team.

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP: Our Mission

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP is a California-based private law firm of 60+ attorneys (and 40+ staff) with offices located in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, Fresno, Oakland and Riverside. Aleshire & Wynder is a unique law firm dedicated to the representation of public entities by providing innovative, ethical, and cost-effective legal representation.

What does a Sr. Human Resources Generalist do?

As a Sr. Human Resources Generalist, you will play a crucial role in leading the building of the HR function in our growing firm. The Senior Human Resources Generalist performs cross-functional Human Resources assignments such as Employee Relations, Training and Development, HRIS, FMLA/Benefits Administration, Accommodations, Policy Administration, and Recruitment, provides assistance with data analysis, employee policies and special projects.

Job Description

• Participates in the recruitment and on-boarding process of professional staff employees, including collaborating with hiring managers to develop diverse recruitment strategies, utilizing various sources to market and advertise position vacancies; screening resumes, conducting interviews, and referring qualified applicants to the appropriate teams.


• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations on a daily basis to assist managers and employees. Assist in the writing and creating of policies and handbooks.


• Develop an efficient onboarding and offboarding process.


• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of services performed.


• Partner with our internal teams for payroll processing, employee benefits programs, and national HR programs to ensure proper communication.


• Assist with employee relations counseling, mediation, and investigations as well as handle employee grievances under the direction of Senior Management.


• Maintain advanced knowledge of HR Systems (Paylocity).


• Administers FMLA/CFRA, including meeting with employees, maintaining files, tracking leave related to intermittent FMLA/CFRA, unpaid leave and disability leave, and coordinating FMLA/CFRA recertification.


• Facilitates the accommodation process in accordance with the ADA/FEHA.


• Participates in the training and development provided to staff, including meeting with facilitators, customizing training content, auditing classes, and collecting feedback as needed.


• Assists with policy administration, including creating, updating, and interpreting policies for Professional Staff.


• Participates in the staff annual performance review process.


• Conducts market research and performs internal and external pay analyses.


• Facilitates the employee departure process, processes HRIS data entry and conducts exit interviews.


• Provides general HR support and guidance to other offices as needed.


• Seeks to enhance knowledge of Human Resources procedures and processes.


• Demonstrates professional and effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, minimum of 5+ years of HR experience with demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment, or any similar combination of education and experience


• Ability to analyze, prioritize, delegate


• Demonstrates leadership, ability to hire and retain high achievers


• Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability


• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills


• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service


• The qualified candidate will be detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, extremely professional, and customer service oriented

Join us!

As an employee at Aleshire & Wynder you will enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off.

Aleshire & Wynder LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer