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About the Role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a skilled HR professional for a Talent Services (HR) Generalist role in its New York City office. This position supports employees and leadership across the employee lifecycle, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, business-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Business Director, Talent Services Regional Manager, Compliance, and employees to support employee relations matters; elevates employee issues as needed
• Assists managers in dealing with and documenting performance issues; participates in disciplinary meetings or separations
• Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding processes for attorneys and professional staff, including preparing documentation and conducting new hire orientations
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, benefits, and general talent services matters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee change records in the HRIS system (Workday)
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment; serve as liaison between employees and shared services benefits team in resolving benefit issues
• Provide guidance and support the administration of employee benefits programs, including new hire enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Maintain reports, record, and assist with leave of absence administration (e.g. FMLA, STD, and Workers Compensation), including tracking and coordinating communications with employees and third-party administrators
• Leads recruiting efforts for professional staff
• Partner with managers and attorneys to define job requirements and develop job descriptions
• Work with employment agencies on direct placement hiring and temporary staffing needs
• Support the performance review process and related communications, alongside the Business Director and Talent Services Regional Manager for professional staff
• Identify areas of development and make appropriate recommendations for training and development
• Create and assist with the preparation of HR related reports, audits, and compliance documentation; provides HR metrics as needed
• Work closely with Talent Services Coordinator, as it relates to leaves, time off policies, internal processes and procedures and planning of internal events
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures
• Supervise Legal Support Specialists and ensures daily as well as vacation coverage
• Maintain an active working relationship with Attorneys and Legal Support Specialists to evaluate assignments and to recommend additions and changes, as appropriate
• Assist other GT offices and department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
• Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed client expectations; proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative, and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws
• Technology proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Experience with HRIS & ATS platforms required; Workday experience preferred
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed
• Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation

Skills

• Human Resources
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Compliance
• Onboarding
• Offboarding
• HRIS
• ATS
• Workday
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms

Location

• New York City, NY
• Bridgehampton, NY
• Garden City, NY
• White Plains, NY
• Charlotte, NC

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of five years of experience in human resources
• Big law firm experience preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or a related field
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR or PHR certification a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $115,000 to $122,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life
• Voluntary disability
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs

About the Company

• Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with locations in 15 countries.
• GT is recognized by Chambers & Partners Guides and has more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm.
• GT is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process.
• GT was founded in 1967 in South Florida with a focus on serving clients better.
• GT thrives on the passion and drive of its people, emphasizing merit, innovation, belonging, and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

• GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hrrecruit@gtlaw.com.