Human Resources Generalist

Location: Lewiston, Maine (Hybrid flexibility available)
Position Type: Full-Time, 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 You'll 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

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4–7 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