The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to the HR Department, Lead Paralegals, and firm leadership by assisting with employee benefits, performance management, recruitment and onboarding, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, supporting employee relations, and managing and assisting with various HR operational functions. This position requires at least 3 years of experience in Human Resources with experience managing employee benefits and workplace compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Support the HR Manager and Lead Paralegals with employee relations, performance management, policy administration, and day-to-day HR matters.
- Support HR recruitment and onboarding tasks including participation in interviews and assistance with orientations, onboarding.
- Assist with administration of employee benefits, including enrollment, employee communications, broker coordination, and periodic benefit audits.
- Assist with workers' compensation, leave administration, and other employment-related compliance requirements.
- Coordinate HR compliance activities, including labor law postings, employment documentation, and regulatory requirements for existing and new office locations.
- Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and HR procedures.
- Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee record management.
- Monitor changes in employment laws and assist with implementation of compliant HR practices.
- Participate in HR projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related administrative support role.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of employment laws, employee benefits, and HR best practices.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with HR/HRIS software/systems.
- Discretion with confidential information.
- Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.
- Experience with benefit administration preferred.
- Experience supporting multi-state operations preferred.
Nicolet Law Office offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage, flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k with employer matching
- Paid Time Off, Wellness Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parking
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift; may require occasional night or weekend work
- Monday to Friday
- Full-time
- In person: Minneapolis, MN
About the company:
Interested in a fun and rewarding career? Nicolet Law might have the perfect job for you!
Nicolet Law Office is a trusted name for Midwesterners that have been injured in an accident and are seeking legal services during a stressful time. Our team is unrivaled in experience, compassion, and tenacity in fighting for our clients. Our Mantra: Be Kind, Do Good. We are a fast-growing law firm that specializes in Personal Injury. Dedicated and compassionate team members help clients get through difficult hardships with dignity and ease. By investing in our employees’ wellbeing and professional development, we’ve created a positive and fun environment that fosters satisfying careers and ultimately better serves our clients. We have offices throughout the Midwest.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you previously applied to Nicolet or worked with us in the past?
- Were you referred to Nicolet by a current employee / do you know any current employees of Nicolet?
- Are you a current or past client of ours?
Work Location: In person
