Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description

The HR Generalist will work closely with the Senior HR Systems Manager and support the Firmwide HR department on Firmwide HR functions. This role serves as a trusted human resources advisor, counselor, and facilitator for all Pillsbury’s offices worldwide.  The successful candidate must be a skilled communicator with a proven ability to balance compassion with policy.  The HR generalist must have the ability to instill confidence and trust among constituencies, demonstrate a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, and uphold high performance standards with a focus on client service and professionalism.

Representative Key Responsibilities

Positions Requests and Background Check

• Working closely with HRIS team to support local offices and firmwide departments to meet staffing needs by facilitating approvals for new, replacement, temporary, or alternative positions and reviewing supporting justification.
• Track and review all job postings to ensure compliance, coordinate with local HR advisors to review current contractors and ensure the needs are met.
• Review, track, and provide regular reports to the CHRO and Senior HR Systems Manager on open job requisitions and contingent workers.
• Administer background check including reviewing, tracking, and assisting HR advisors of all background checks.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Assist and support Firmwide HR with implementing ongoing initiatives and projects, including EEO-1, VETS-100 Affirmative Action and other compliance requirements, as well as related reporting, recordkeeping, and tracking.
• Keeps abreast of changes in federal, state, and local laws impacting policies and employment practices and ensures that new or updated policies are reflected in the staff and attorney handbooks.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Assist, coordinate, and track all compliance training.

Firmwide HR Roll-out and initiates

• Working closely with HRIS team to assist in communication with local HR regarding firmwide rollouts.

Training and Development

• Assist with the creating career paths and training programs for business professionals

HR Systems and Reporting

• Maintain HRIS and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Generate and analyze HR reports and metrics.
• Assist with variety of ALA and privately sponsored surveys and works with others to participate in other surveys and applications for awards and rankings.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role and in a professional services and fast paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word. 
• Experience with an HRIS system for extracting and reporting data.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent collaborator with outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Dedication to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to client service and professionalism
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A positive professional attitude and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and confidentially within the confines of human resource guidelines.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and meet deadlines while being a team player.

Physical Requirements of the Position

• Must have the ability to lift/carry file boxes (25 lbs max)

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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