Senior HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Development

About Us We are a boutique law firm in San Francisco known for our collegial culture, sophisticated client work, and commitment to attorney and staff development. We're looking for an HR professional who thrives in a high-touch, relationship-driven environment and takes pride in building the systems and culture that help great people do their best work.

The Senior HR Coordinator will serve as the sole HR professional on-site and the primary point of contact for all people-related matters across the firm. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this person will own the full employee lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding to performance management, benefits administration, and compliance — while also contributing to firm culture and strategic workforce planning. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Manage end-to-end recruiting for attorney, paralegal, and administrative staff positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer letters
Partner with practice group leaders to develop accurate, compelling job descriptions and hiring criteria
Design and facilitate a structured onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success from day one
Employee Relations & Culture
Serve as a trusted, confidential resource for all employees on workplace matters, concerns, and conflicts
Advise managers and partners on employee relations issues, performance conversations, and disciplinary actions with sensitivity and legal awareness
Work with managers and marketing department on planning firm events
Performance Management
Track and report on performance metrics and trends
Administer health, dental, vision, 401(k), and ancillary benefits programs; Conduct periodic compensation benchmarking to ensure the firm remains competitive in the San Francisco legal market
HR Compliance & Policy
Keep the employee handbook and HR policies current; Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure data integrity
Training & Development
Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs for staff
Facilitate onboarding training, HR policy training, and any mandatory compliance programs (harassment prevention, etc.)
HR Operations
Process and track employee changes (promotions, transfers, separations) and ensure timely, accurate payroll inputs in coordination with the firm's payroll provider
Prepare regular HR reporting (headcount, turnover, leave tracking) for firm leadership
Manage offboarding, exit interviews, and unemployment claims

5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, with at least 2 years in a professional services environment (law firm experience strongly preferred)

• Thorough knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters with discretion and good judgment
• comfortable engaging with partners, associates, and administrative staff alike
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Familiarity with legal recruiting processes

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Downtown San Francisco office with a collaborative, professional atmosphere

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.