Human Resources Generalist

Keches Law Group, P.C. is a well-established, growing, 50 attorney law firm with offices in Milton, Bridgewater, and Worcester, practicing in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and discrimination.

We are seeking a highly motivated, full-time Human Resources Generalistfor our Bridgewater office.

This is not a remote position, the ideal candidate will split time between Milton and Bridgewater offices.

Please note: If you are applying from another state, please include a cover letter explaining your plans to work in Massachusetts.

Duties:

The Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in the daily operations of the People & Culture team, with short and long term goals focused primarily on talent management, on-boarding and off-boarding, employee relations and employee rewards and recognition. This is an opportunity to be part of a small but mighty HR team at one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in New England.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage new hire orientation and ongoing training and development programs, including design, creation, and regular updating
• Partner with Chief People & Culture Officer to design and manage performance appraisal process that will drive high performance and effective channels of feedback and communication
• Play key role in leading talent reviews and succession planning
• Manage employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to managers and employees, resolving conflicts in a fair and consistent manner
• Support efforts to enhance and promote KLG culture initiatives which are intended to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with our firm mission and values
• Oversee and manage the firm’s employee reward, recognition, and appreciation programs
• Schedule and conduct exit interviews as well as other relevant offboarding tasks
• Manage third party administrator for employee leave including FMLA, PFML, and other Federal and state specific programs
• Provide project support and collaborate with team members on People & Culture Team initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by Chief People & Culture Officer or KLG’s Managing Partner

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; PHR or SHRM-CP?preferred
• 8-10 years of Human Resources experience is required
• Solo practitioner experience managing benefits and LOA administration is a plus
• Hands on approach to accomplishing goals with proven track record of balancing strategy and tactics
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Works autonomously and efficiently, and is able to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment to see HR projects through to completion
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the Firm
• Strong knowledge of federal and state specific employment laws and regulations
• Proficiency with a variety of HR systems or the ability to quickly learn the firm’s HRIS (Paylocity)
• Possesses and demonstrates exceptional customer service skills and uses good judgment to handle challenging situations
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Communicates verbally and in writing with tact and diplomacy

Schedule

• On-site
• Office hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Life Insurance

Work Environment

The work environment is professional and team-oriented creating an atmosphere that allows for the completion of high-quality work. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Have vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

AAP/EEO Statement

Keches Law Group is an equal opportunity employer. Keches Law Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.