HR Specialist

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking an HR Specialist to join the Pittsburgh office. The HR Specialist is responsible for a wide variety of human resources activities for multiple locations and/or firm-wide functional departments under the general oversight of more senior HR professionals. Responsible for conducting new employee orientation, staff exit interviews, entry and maintenance of HRIS data, maintaining personnel files, preparation of HR reports, primary HR contact for the locations and/or designated staff functions, providing guidance to personnel regarding policies, practices, procedures relevant to the firms policies and procedures. The HR Specialist works on a variety of projects which may be local, national or global in nature.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Local and global HR team members, business unit leaders, lawyers and staff members

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintain the highest level of professionalism while working regularly with information that requires a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
Serves as the first point of contact for the HR function via Ask HR, answers general questions, responds to employment verifications, research, troubleshoot, and escalate issues as appropriate
Proactively keep affected staff and lawyers aware of status and take ownership of ensuring that outstanding issues are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner
Support HR Business Partner team with administrative tasks, performance management processes and conducting exit interviews
Facilitate the new onboarding process, including preparing orientation schedules, drafting new hire welcome announcements and conducting new hire orientations
Processing of separations including exit procedures, interviews, coordination of final payroll, collection of firm property, final review and closure of personnel file, etc.
Maintains and/or audits personnel files for assigned locations; completes all verifications of employment for assigned personnel
Responsible for maintaining and modifying HRIS data and other HR reports for personnel in the assigned locations/functional areas
Prepare and distribute monthly HR reports, including 30 day new hire surveys, staff and associate exit surveys
Create and maintain employee files, conduct file audits, file transfers and update departed employee files
Serve as I-9 Administrator ensuring timely completion of I-9 documentation; train newly assigned I-9 administrators on process
Serve as primary point of contact for Asia Directors of Administration and Administrative Managers for staff hires, including preparing job requisitions, pre-hire clearance protocols, preparation of offer letters, and other administrative tasks
Participate in team meetings and actively contribute to HR projects and other support duties
Additional duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE SKILLS REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree and related HR experience or equivalent experience from another field
Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment desirable
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to interact with a wide range of individuals
Can effectively establish and maintain productive relationships internal and external clients, demonstrates customer focus
Ability to provide motivation and self direction to assure quality work and assure requirements are maintained
Ability to function effectively in confidential situations, to think clearly, to maintain complete confidentiality, to utilize prudent judgment and execute tactfully
Demonstrates basic project management skills, exemplary attention to detail, the ability meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and communicate progress, exemplary attention to detail
Focuses on continuous improvement and demonstrates an innovative approach
Ability to handle multiple priorities in an environment that is constantly changes and requires quick turnaround

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED
This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required.
Information contained in this description represents the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered in appropriate circumstances; however, as the nature of an accommodation may vary depending on the needs and desires of an individual with a disability, it is impossible to describe in advance specific accommodations that will be considered.

Compensation Salary $61,000 - $92,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

ABOUT THE FIRM

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

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BENEFITS

K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

• Dental Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Vision Insurance

• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing

• Business Travel Accident Insurance

• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

• Health Advocacy Services

• Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment)

• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

• Paid Holidays (12)

• Addiction Resources

• Family Building Benefits

• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

• 529 Deductions

• Relocation

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Referral Program

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs

• Bereavement Leave

• All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a persons race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firms policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact ... .