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About the Role

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant provides vital administrative and technical support to the HR department, ensuring the efficiency of daily operations and the integrity of employee data. This role serves as a key liaison for the employee life cycle, from assisting with corporate recruitment and onboarding to maintaining digital personnel records and supporting performance management initiatives. At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,100-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research five times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative and coordination support to HR department team members.
Supports corporate and administrative recruitment efforts including job posting, scheduling, and reference checking.
Works with the Human Resources and Recruiting Team to coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation process for corporate and administrative hires, including preparation of new hire materials and orientation schedules.
Assists with the new employee onboarding and I-9 verification processes.
Enters, updates and maintains employee information regarding new hires, office transfers, signing bonus payments, bonus advances, compensation changes, leaves of absence, FTE changes, and departures.
Assists in creation of documents related to employee life-cycle changes.
Provides administrative support for the performance evaluation process.
Creates, maintains and organizes electronic employee files and saves appropriate documents (offer letters, FTE letters, resignations, etc.).
Runs miscellaneous reports in HRMS.
Assists with day-to-day employee questions, as appropriate.
Assists the HR department team with other ad hoc projects.

Requirements

1+ years of HR or administrative experience.
Working knowledge of MS Office required.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to switch between tasks efficiently.
Able to maintain meticulous employee records and handle confidential employee-related information.
Experience with a HRMS or ATS a plus.
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.

Location

San Francisco
Boston
Washington, D.C.

Work Type

Hybrid

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

San Francisco: $52,400 - $66,000
Boston: $48,000 - $60,500
Washington, D.C.: $47,100 – $59,300

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options
A monthly wellness subsidy
Complimentary access to premium wellness apps
Robust retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off
Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
Firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

About the Company

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research.
Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who share our firm’s core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team.
The firm’s uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work.
We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events.
To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.
Cornerstone Research is a leading firm providing economic and financial consulting to attorneys and companies involved in complex commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
We work with prominent academic and industry experts to provide our clients with state-of-the-art analyses and have a reputation for excellence and effectiveness.
Our talented consultants are supported by a passionate team of corporate and administrative professionals.
Together, we provide our clients and employees with the highest level of service and work experience.

Equal Opportunity

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.
Cornerstone Research is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any applicant for employment by contacting Anna Beeler at anna.beeler@cornerstone.com.