Human Resource Benefits Administrator – CA (San Diego or San Francisco)

About Us:

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

The Position:

We are looking for an experienced HR/Benefits Administrator to join our team. This role offers a remote work model. *Remote position, however, must live within driving distance to the local (San Diego or San Francisco) office as occasional onsite work is required.*

Must be able to lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources/Benefits department including administration of payroll, benefits, employee relations, performance, and ensuring compliance with Firm policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the recruiting team to execute the Firm's human resource and talent strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs; collaborate with Managing Partner to resolve employee relations issues
• Provide support and guidance to staff and management when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as managing the FMLA process, providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
• Serve as a liaison between the Firm, brokers, and external benefit vendors, which may include health care, disability, and retirement plan providers; execute annual benefit open enrollment, communicate enrollment changes to insurance companies and to accounting for employee payroll deductions
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for all new employees
• Develop, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; Work with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for open positions
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits
• Coordinate the employee separation process
• Manage the performance review process, including rewriting job descriptions as needed
• Develop support staff learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance; advise Firm management on potential impact and needed actions
• Demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel information

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA regulations
• Knowledge and experience of 401K Administration
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently remote
• Analytical thinking with the ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions
• Highly organized candidate with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication, professional phone/email and chat etiquette
• Ethical candidate with high integrity
• Expert knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• HR management within a Law Firm preferred

Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP:

• Collaborate closely with firm Partners
• Bonus Opportunities
• Excellent teams and work life balance
• Hybrid, Remote or In-Office Work Models
• Generous Paid Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Plan
• AFLAC
• 401K + Employer Match

The anticipated compensation for this role falls between $90,000 and $100,000 annually. While we expect to offer a salary within this range, the final figure will be determined based on several factors, including the selected candidate's expertise and background.

Please apply today for consideration!