HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Lewiston Maine (Hybrid flexibility available)
Position Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Join Our Team

We are a growing mid-sized law firm seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support our attorneys and professional staff across multiple practice areas. This is a key role within the organization offering the opportunity to serve as both a strategic partner and hands-on HR professional in a collaborative professional services environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented approachable and experienced in managing a wide range of HR functions while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

What Youll Do

Employee Relations & HR Operations

• Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions related to policies benefits and workplace matters
• Advise managers and leadership on performance employee relations and disciplinary actions
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records
• Support employee engagement retention and professional development initiatives

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for attorneys paralegals and administrative staff
• Draft job postings screen candidates and coordinate interviews
• Oversee onboarding processes including offer letters background checks and orientation
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and succession strategies

Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws
• Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook
• Support workplace investigations and compliance-related matters
• Administer leave programs (FMLA ADA workers compensation and state-specific leaves)

Benefits & Payroll Support

• Administer employee benefits programs (health dental vision retirement)
• Serve as liaison with benefits providers and vendors
• Assist with payroll processing and audits in collaboration with Finance
• Coordinate open enrollment and monitor benefits utilization

Performance & Development

• Coordinate performance review processes
• Support training initiatives continuing education (CLE) and staff development
• Partner with managers on goal setting coaching and feedback

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 47 years of progressive HR experience
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment preferred
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong judgment and problem-solving ability
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills
• Professional presence suited to a law firm environment

Work Environment

• Office-based role with potential hybrid flexibility
• Collaborative fast-paced professional setting
• Regular interaction with attorneys leadership and staff across multiple offices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping HR strategy and employee experience
• Professional team-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Growth and development opportunities within a respected law firm