Human Resources Generalist

Company Description Dority & Manning, P.A., founded in 1984, is a full-service intellectual property law firm that has grown into a nationally recognized IP boutique serving clients around the world. The firm delivers client-focused, quality-driven legal services across all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Its professionals combine deep technical backgrounds with legal expertise and practical experience to help clients protect, commercialize, and navigate their IP in a complex global marketplace. Dority & Manning serves a diverse client base, ranging from start-ups and individuals to universities and Fortune 100 corporations, and is known for building long-term relationships through tailored IP strategies.

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist will partner with managers and employees at various levels to provide HR guidance on a broad range of HR programs and initiatives in support of firm objectives. In partnership with the HR team and leadership, this position will implement solutions to address performance management and development, employee engagement, benefits, payroll and HR compliance matters. The Senior Generalist must be an effective, solution-driven individual with strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and relationship-building skills. He/she must also be comfortable with technology. The Generalist must have a solid track record of excelling in fast-paced environments, when faced with ambiguity and while managing competing priorities concurrently. This individual must be an excellent collaborator and trusted business partner with demonstrated ability to consult with and advise leaders and partners at all levels throughout the organization. The person in this role must have the ability to use discretion and good judgment in handling confidential information. This job description is not meant to cover every task. There will be other duties and projects assigned.

Essential Functions/Key Accountabilities:

Performance Management:

• Leads the administrative side of the annual performance management process including assisting the Director of HR with setting up and managing the Performance platform in UKG.
• Supports HR Director with employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling, guidance, coaching on performance management and interpretation of policies.

Payroll & Benefits:

• Lead payroll processing including reporting and management of 401k and benefit feeds
• Coordinate payroll taxes with existing and new states
• In conjunction with the HR Director and brokers, reviews and recommend benefits strategy and overall plan design.
• Assist in the annual open enrollment process for employee benefits and manages on-going benefits administration including necessary reporting.
• Manage all leave programs including those related to FMLA, FFCRA, state laws, disability, ADA, etc.
• Supports and administers all COBRA processing, worker’s compensation claims, and unemployment claims.

Operations:

• Lead HRIS duties and reporting for UKG and other programs as needed
• Answer employee questions regarding benefits, policies, and procedures, referring complex inquiries to senior HR staff.
• Develop and implement employee engagement surveys and assessment procedures.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding procedures including exit interviews as needed in conjunction with Recruiting and HR Director.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices.