HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

Human Resources Generalist

If you join us, you'll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will support the HR function for the Seattle office and report to the Regional Human Resources Director. Responsibilities include managing new hire onboarding processes and HR data, employee relations, payroll procedures, and training for staff.

Interpret and implement human resources policies and procedures for attorneys and support staff

Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests

Partner with Regional HR Director to provide guidance to supervisors for human resource employee management including counseling, coaching, employee development and retention, warnings and performance improvement plans and termination recommendations

Maintain digital and paper records of employees

Manage Family Medical Leave and ADA requirements

Provide administrative support to Regional Human Resources Director

Manage new hire orientation, onboarding, I‑9 verifications and staff integration process

Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas

Process HR invoices and expense reports

Complete termination paperwork, conduct exit interviews, record responses, and analyze survey reports

Process personnel action forms, unemployment claims and affirmative action reports

Assist National Recruitment team with staff recruitment, writing job descriptions, sourcing qualified candidates, preparing offer letters

Partner with the Regional HR Director to assist with the annual evaluation process and ad‑hoc projects

Participate in diversity, pro bono, civic and charitable initiatives

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

A minimum of 2‑4 years of experience in HR within law firms or professional services supporting multiple offices. Previous experience in a related field such as business administration or human resources, is preferred

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Excellent computer proficiency in programs such as Workday, Microsoft365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), ChromeRiver, etc.

Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, SeyfarthShawLLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

SeyfarthShaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).