Hybrid Legal Human Resources Assistant bei The Bassett Firm

Description

Position Overview

The Human Resources Assistant is a critical support role within The Bassett Firm, responsible for comprehensive human resources administration, payroll processing, and legal office support. This position serves as a key operational support function, ensuring smooth HR processes, employee administrative needs, and maintaining the firm's human resources infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

Payroll and Compensation Management 

• Process bi-weekly payroll with accuracy and precision
• Review and validate employee timesheets
• Coordinate leave of absence tracking
• Process financial compensations and deductions 
• Annual bonuses
• Severance pay
• Shareholder payments
• Update salary and wage adjustments
• Manage employee movement and compensation changes

Recruitment and Onboarding 

• Coordinate full recruitment lifecycle 
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communications
• Conduct reference and background checks
• Manage drug screening processes
• Execute comprehensive onboarding program 
• Prepare new hire packets
• Coordinate training and orientation
• Manage new employee welcome processes
• Support performance review processes

Benefits Administration 

• Manage employee benefits program 
• Process claims and change reporting
• Handle benefits invoices
• Communicate benefits information
• Conduct benefits and 401K orientations
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and personnel files

Compliance and Reporting 

• Track and manage unemployment claims
• Coordinate reporting for: 
• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• Stay current with employment laws and regulations
• Support policy and procedure development

Administrative and Support Functions 

• Provide administrative support to Director of Operations
• Review firm invoices and expense reports
• Maintain IT inventory
• Act as liaison with Managed IT Services
• Provide backup coverage for: 
• Receptionist
• Office Administration Assistant
• Paralegal Assistant
• Complete special projects and administrative tasks

Requirements

Required

•  Certification, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
•  1-3 years of HR or administrative experience
•  Knowledge in payroll processing and HR administration
•  Advanced Microsoft Office skills
•  Typing speed of 60 WPM
•  Excellent written and verbal communication
•  Passion for People, Processes, and Payroll

Preferred

•  Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR)
•  Experience in the legal professional services industry
•  Advanced knowledge of employment law

Key Competencies

•  Exceptional organizational skills
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
•  Ability to multitask effectively
•  Maintaining strict confidentiality
•  Adaptability in fast-paced environments
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Attention to detail
•  Proactive approach to work

Technical Skills

•  Payroll software proficiency
•  HRIS system management
•  Microsoft Office Suite
•  Advanced data entry and reporting
•  Basic understanding of employment laws

Work Environment

•  Professional legal office-based position
•  Fast-paced professional services setting
•  Deadline-driven work culture
•  Collaborative team environment

Details

•  Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, & ALL employees have EAP access
•  Full-time, Part-time, Internship, or Temporary are considered
•  1 WFH day with WFH technology set-up provided after a 30-day waiting period
•  Specific duties depend on skill sets, pay scale, and experience level of the candidate

The Bassett Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.