HR Generalist / Recruiter

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated national legal recruiting and executive search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with leading employers across the country.
HR Generalist / Recruiter - Coral Gables, FL

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist / Recruiter to join its Human Resources team. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Coral Gables, Florida . The ideal candidate will have experience managing full-cycle recruiting while supporting a broad range of human resources functions, including onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations.

This position partners closely with firm leadership to foster a positive workplace culture and support the firm's continued growth.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for legal and administrative professionals, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, conflict checks, and offer coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and streamline the hiring process.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires to ensure a smooth transition into the firm.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain employee records and HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with maintaining HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a resource for employee questions and HR-related matters.
• Promote a collaborative and positive workplace culture while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Benefits & Payroll Support

• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and support payroll-related activities, including timekeeping and attendance tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• minimum 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience , including full-cycle recruiting; prior law firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (ADP experience is a plus).

Compensation:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.