Falcon Rappaport & Berkman

Full-service business law firm

HR Business Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRockville Centre, NY, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role, is required.
Strong knowledge of employment law and human resources best practices is required.
Knowledge of multiple state laws and experience working with employees in multiple states throughout the United States are required.
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management is required.
Proficiency with human resources information systems and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Ability to travel between Rockville Centre and New York City offices, and to other office locations as needed, is required.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for attorneys, including associate and lateral hires, paralegals, and administrative staff positions.
Develop and maintain relationships with law schools, legal recruiters, and professional organizations.
Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires.
Ensure compliance with all hiring processes.
Serve as a resource for employees regarding human resources policies, workplace concerns, and career development.
Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
Develop and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
Administer the firm's performance review process for attorneys and staff, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual evaluations.
Identify training and professional development needs and coordinate relevant programs and resources.
Support leadership development initiatives.
Assist with compensation benchmarking and salary administration to support competitive and equitable pay practices.
Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, leave management, and employee inquiries.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and New York State and City employment laws.
Maintain and update human resources policies and the employee handbook as needed.
Process payroll for all employees, including attorneys and staff, accurately and on time.
Review and verify timekeeping records, overtime calculations, and pay adjustments.
Coordinate with finance and accounting on payroll funding, reconciliation, and reporting.
Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Review paid-time-off tracking and update time-off policies annually.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, or Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional certification is preferred.
Experience with legal-industry-specific human resources matters, including attorney development, partnership track considerations, and bar admission requirements, is preferred.
A master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred.

Estimated Salary:
$115,000-$135,000 annually

This is a Hybrid role, with an expected in office presence in our NY Metro area offices

About Us
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a full-service, rapidly growing, and entrepreneurial law firm focused on an interdisciplinary approach to the practice.  Our team is composed of thought leaders across a variety of practice areas, including some of the nation’s leading voices on web3, taxation, and a variety of other fields.  We bring together experts across all of our departments to achieve extraordinary results.   With us, respect, appreciation, and quality of life come first and foremost.  We care deeply about the people we bring into our firm and offer a unique emphasis on professional development, marketing, and overall balance.  We work collaboratively across the entire firm to drive client success.  

About the Role
The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to firm leadership, providing comprehensive human resources support across all office locations. This role is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, driving employee engagement, managing talent acquisition and retention, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and firm policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional services or law firm environment and a proven ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Manage full-cycle recruitment for attorneys (associate and lateral hires), paralegals, and administrative staff positions.
Develop and maintain relationships with law schools, legal recruiters, and professional organizations.
Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure successful integration of new hires.
Ensure compliance with all hiring processes.

Employee Relations & Engagement

Serve as a trusted resource for employees regarding HR policies, workplace concerns, and career development.
Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
Develop and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.

Performance Management & Development

Administer the firm’s performance review process for attorneys and staff, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual evaluations.
Identify training and professional development needs and coordinate relevant programs and resources.
Support leadership development initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

Assist with compensation benchmarking and salary administration to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, leave management, and employee inquiries.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and New York State and City employment laws.
Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook as needed.

Payroll Processing

Process payroll for all employees, including attorneys and staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Review and verify timekeeping records, overtime calculations, and pay adjustments.
Coordinate with finance and accounting on payroll funding, reconciliation, and reporting.
Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Review tracking of paid time off; update time off policies annually.

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Knowledge of multiple state laws and experience working with employees in multiple states throughout the US.
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel between Rockville Centre and New York City offices. Ability to travel to other office locations as needed.

Preferred:

Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience with legal industry-specific HR matters, including attorney development, partnership track considerations, and bar admission requirements.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with firm contribution.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Hybrid work flexibility.

About the Company

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman

Full-service business law firm

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a full-service business law firm that helps clients with complex legal needs across many areas, including real estate, taxes, corporate and securities, litigation, trusts and estates, elder law, labor and employment, bankruptcy, and intellectual property, as well as newer areas like blockchain and cannabis. It works through interdisciplinary teams and a collaborative, client-partner approach backed by a firm-wide commitment to excellent service and access to thought leaders. The firm differentiates itself by combining deep, diverse legal skills with ongoing collaboration and strong relationships to simplify multi-faceted matters and deliver results. Its goal is to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients by drawing on expertise across multiple fields of law and partnering closely with them.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hempstead, NY
Founded: 2018

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