HR Generalist - Full Time (Remote)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. Join our Human Resources Team as a Talent Services (HR) Generalist located in our two San Diego office locations, both located within a mile of each other in the Del Mar Neighborhood. We seek a skilled HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, business-driven environment. This individual will have strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information with discretion. This role is based in our San Diego offices on a hybrid basis with an expectation of at least three days in office and two days remote with flexibility to come in when needed. The Talent Services Generalist will support the Talent Services department by providing administrative and operational assistance across human resources functions including onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. The Talent Services Generalist will partner closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support.

Liaise with Business Director and employees to support employee relations matters; Assists managers in dealing with and documenting performance issues; Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding processes for attorneys and professional staff, including preparing documentation and conducting new hire orientations

Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, benefits, and general talent services matters

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee change records in the HRIS system (Workday)

Provide guidance and support the administration of employee benefits programs, including new hire enrollments, changes, and terminations

Leads recruiting efforts for professional staff

Work with employment agencies on direct placement hiring and temporary staffing needs

Support the performance review process and related communications, alongside the Business Director for professional staff

Identify areas of development and make appropriate recommendations for training and development

Create and assist with the preparation of HR related reports, audits, and compliance documentation; provides HR metrics as needed

Manage and process leaves, time off policies, internal processes and procedures and planning of internal events

Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures

High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information

Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed client expectations; proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or a related field

Minimum of five years of experience in human resources, big law firm experience preferred

Minimum of two years of experience in human resources or employee relations in California workplaces is required

General knowledge of HR principles and practices, as well as employment law compliance

Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required

Experience with HRIS & ATS platforms required; Workday experience preferred

Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment

Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed

Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.