Human Resources Generalist Job at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City

Overview

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The Human Resources Generalist acts as a strategic partner and liaison between employees, managers, and key departments to ensure a positive and high-performing work environment. This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR services in the areas of employee relations, talent acquisition, investigations, leadership development, and internal event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations — Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, fostering transparent and respectful communication, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution of performance, attendance, and conduct issues.
• Conduct confidential workplace investigations and support resolutions of employee concerns in alignment with company policies and recommend resolutions in accordance with Firm policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with managers and Firm leadership to proactively identify and address employee needs, engagement issues, and team dynamics, including drafting and maintaining clear documentation for HR matters and correction actions.
• Recruiting — Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies for professional staff.
• Manage the full cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews and extending offers.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and alignment with the Firm's values and culture.
• Employee Lifecycle & Development — Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding processes in collaboration with key departments.
• Engage with employees regularly to assess satisfaction, professional development needs, and workplace concerns.
• Partner with leadership to design and deliver leadership development sessions and employee training initiatives.
• Event Coordination & Engagement — Coordinate and manage internal events for the Kansas City office but may include occasional event coordination across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute events that foster engagement, culture, and recognition.
• Strategic HR Partnership — Support leaders with talent strategies, workforce planning and employee development, and ensure HR deliveries through effective collaboration and long-term people solutions.
• Serve as a HR Generalist and strategic advisor to business leaders and managers, helping align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Participate in HR initiatives and projects that support organizational growth and change management.
• Serve as a connector for employees and managers to firm resources, including the employee assistance resources, performance coaching, community resources and leave programs.
• Maintain a courteous, professional demeanor under stress and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop, suggests practical solutions and seeks advice as needed.

Benefits

Benefits Statement — Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.

Job Details

• Seniority level — Entry level
• Employment type — Full-time
• Job function — Legal and Human Resources
• Industries — Law Practice

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