Human Resources and Business Operations Assistant

The Human Resources and Business Operations Assistant plays a critical role for both departments, serving as administrative support to both teams and supporting their functional areas of responsibility. This role is required to be onsite in the Boston office for a minimum of four (4) days per week with the understanding that additional days may be required based on business needs. In office days are set as Monday-Thursday with Fridays being an optional remote day. Responsibilities: Provide daily administrative support to the Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer and Chief Financial Officer including but not limited to meeting management, calendaring and travel. Provide general administrative assistance for the Human Resources and Operations departments, including but not limited to meeting management, calendaring, document edits, expense reimbursements, and AMEX balancing. Process department invoices in Chrome River. Assist with contract review process management. Assist in maintaining relevant employee information in the firm’s Human Resources systems. Maintain personnel records and filing systems. Process Human Resources transactions accurately and in a timely manner. Assist with onboarding new employees. Serve as a primary point of contact for employment verifications. Respond to routine questions on Human Resources policies and procedures. Respond to Human Resources and Operations-related internal and external inquiries or requests as needed and triage to appropriate Human Resources or Operations personnel. Send out weekly firm-wide communications related to new hires and departures. Maintain the Human Resources and Business Operations webpages on the Foley Hoag intranet. Assist with the coordination of firm-sponsored engagement and operational events. Assist in the coordination of Human Resources-sponsored training. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. 1-2 years of experience working in a professional services environment; HR experience preferred. Ability to leverage standard business technology such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), Rendezvous, and other firm applications. Strong oral and written communication skills. Motivated self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills who has a sense of urgency and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support. Ability to multitask and take directions from multiple people. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining composure and balancing priorities. Ability to defuse conflicts and resolve service issues. Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times. Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. An appreciation for Foley Hoag’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Flexibility to work overtime. Ability to lift and carry 10 lbs. Compensation range is $57,600 to $72,100 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. About Foley Hoag Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has grown into an award-winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation.

From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 300 lawyers and 300 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service. Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career. Terms and Conditions |

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Foley Hoag is committed to affording equal access to job opportunities to qualified applicants with disabilities. Individuals with a disability who require accommodation or assistance in the job application process for a posted position may contact View email address on click.appcast.io. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process. Foley Hoag LLP is an equal opportunity employer . This means that Foley Hoag LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful regard to sex, race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or domestic partner/civil union status, military service, or veteran status, disability, and any other characteristic covered by applicable federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. We do not pay search firm or agency fees when speculative and unsolicited candidate profiles are submitted. Please be advised that at this time we are not considering new agreements with search firms/agencies not currently on our preferred supplier list for Business Services Professionals recruitment.