Human Resources Assistant

Richards, Layton \& Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks an entry\-level Human Resources Assistant for our Human Resources \& Administrative team in Wilmington, DE. The Human Resources Assistant serves in a support role for the HR department. The role interacts with members of the HR and administrative teams, as well as with employees helping them resolve HR issues. This position will provide integral administrative support to the Director of Human Resources and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team\-oriented environment. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office, one day remote.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will provide a wide variety of HR and administrative tasks, which includes:

Provide a high level of customer service and support to employees, with confidentiality;

• Coordinate and schedule meetings and events;
• Maintain databases, calendars and spreadsheets;
• Maintain effective relationships with other support departments, team members and vendors;
• Assist in the firm's non\-attorney on\-boarding efforts;
• Coordinates the firm's Leave of Absence, Workers Compensation, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability programs including enrollment, claims, records and compliance;
• Display tact, diplomacy, professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with employees, human resources data and information (written and verbal), and related inquiries;
• Assist with the coordination of training, special events and new hire orientation;
• Provide recruiting support by submitting online job postings and scheduling job interviews;
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources and some law firm, professional services or corporate environment experience preferred. Minimum 2\-3 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources is required. SHRM certification is a plus.
• Computer savvy and high competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Dayforce or HR systems experience a plus;
• Attention to detail, high level of organization and ability to multi\-task;
• Pro\-active and conscientious with a passion for customer service and quality;
• Ability to learn, understand and effectively navigate firm structure to accomplish duties;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy. Strong organizational and multi\-tasking skills; the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrate dependability, initiative and resourcefulness; accept responsibility for compliance with rules and regulations; display considerable flexibility in work routine and reliability to receive and successfully complete all tasks.
• Willingness to be flexible in work routine or work overtime on occasion.

EOE

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From $45,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Required)
• HRIS: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person