HUMAN RESOURCES

HR Assistant   BJA553

Location:  hybrid in Washington, DC

Top notch, international law firm has an opening for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Washington, DC office. 

The HR Assistant will assist with onboarding, support internal HR related initiatives, assist with the staff evaluation process, and perform general administrative tasks within the HR department. Also, the HR Assistant will provide administrative support to the firm’s Well-Being Committee.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Processing FMLA payroll authorizations for staff and attorneys. 

• Handling all the electronic filing for FMLA and personnel files including creating new hire personnel files. • Processing staff employment verifications. 

• Preparing for new hire orientation including sending calendar invites and maintaining the electronic new hire packets for all U.S. offices. 

• Providing administrative assistance to the Well-Being Committee. 

• Assisting with Staff Appreciation Week and other events hosted by the HR department. 

Qualifications: 

• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience. 

• Minimum of one year of office experience. 

• Experience in a law firm, corporate or professional environment preferred. 

• A minimum of 50 wpm typing. 

• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software. 

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information. 

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. 

• Proven reliability, dependability, and motivation. 

• Excellent organization and communications skills, both oral and written. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. 

• Exceptional client service. 

• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

Salary:

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