United States - Nationwide
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 06-Feb-26
Location: United States - Nationwide
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 Annually
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About Us
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we strive to be the preeminent national law firm in trucking litigation. Our team of highly skilled lawyers and professionals is dedicated exclusively to representing victims of catastrophic truck crashes. We handle the most complex and tragic cases with compassion, honor, and integrity. We achieve record results and win the right way.
We take time getting to know each client personally so that we can champion their story and help them receive the full measure of justice they deserve. As thought leaders in trucking law, safety advocacy, and litigation strategy, our mission also extends beyond the courtroom. Our attorneys are deeply engaged in safety advocacy and education, working alongside clients, lawmakers, and industry partners to push for meaningful reform and prevent future tragedies. We hope one day to make the roads safe enough that our services are no longer required.
About You
You are a thoughtful, people-centered HR professional with hands-on experience supporting employees across the full employee lifecycle. You enjoy serving as a trusted resource for both employees and managers, and you provide practical guidance grounded in sound judgment, discretion, and best practices. You are looking to bring your 3+ years of Human Resources experience to an organization whose mission is to make the world a safer place.
In your next role, you are seeking the opportunity to take ownership of core HR operations while working closely with leadership to strengthen and evolve people processes as the firm grows. You thrive in environments where collaboration is valued, continuous improvement is expected, and HR plays a meaningful role in supporting employees while contributing to the firm’s continued success.
Role Overview
The HR Generalist will administer and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function, supporting employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle and working closely with the firm’s PEO. This role is responsible for the effective administration of core HR activities, including talent acquisition, compliance, training, benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, recordkeeping, leave administration, policy support, employee development and recognition, and payroll coordination.
This role serves as a trusted and approachable resource for employees, provides managers with practical guidance and best practices, and partners closely with the Director of Operations to support the ongoing improvement and scaling of HR processes, systems and initiatives as the firm grows.
Key Responsibilities
This role is central to ensuring that our people feel supported, informed, and treated fairly as the firm grows. The HR Generalist helps translate firm values into daily practice and ensures that HR processes, policies, and systems truly serve the people they are designed to support.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records across HR systems and personnel files, working with our PEO provider
- Administer leave programs, PTO tracking, and employee status changes
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, evaluations, documentation, and follow-ups
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across teams and offices
- Help develop and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Employee Support & Manager Partnership
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, payroll, and leave
- Build trusted working relationships with all employees across the firm.
- Support managers with day-to-day HR guidance, best practices, and documentation
- Support Employee Relations with professionalism, discretion, and empathy
- Escalate sensitive, complex, or high-risk issues as appropriate
- Support employee engagement efforts through the planning and execution of various remote, hybrid, and in-person activities and firm-wide communications
Recruiting & Onboarding
- Drive recruiting and talent acquisition efforts, including developing and managing job postings, applicant coordination, interview scheduling, candidate screening and communications
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, orientations, system access, and communications across multiple teams.
Benefits & Payroll Coordination
- Administer employee benefits enrollment, changes, and ongoing support in coordination with the PEO and vendors
- Coordinate payroll inputs and changes, including new hires, terminations, PTO, and compensation updates
- Serve as the primary employee-facing contact for payroll-related questions and troubleshooting
- Partner with Finance and the Payroll provider/PEO to resolve payroll issues and ensure timely processing
Compliance & Risk Management
- Support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, with guidance from firm leadership and external partners
- Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation related to HR compliance
- Help ensure HR practices are observed consistently and fairly across the organization
Process Improvement & Systems Support
- Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, documentation, and systems
- Help implement new HR processes, tools, and initiatives
- Maintain and update HR documentation, templates, and SOPs as processes evolve
- Contribute practical insights based on day-to-day HR operations, observations, and employee feedback
Required
- 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or People Operations role, with demonstrated depth across the full employee lifecycle
- Hands-on experience managing day-to-day HR operations across the entire employee lifecycle
- Working knowledge of general HR best practices, including policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws
- Demonstrated ability to apply policies and processes thoughtfully and consistently in real-world situations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of discretion, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence
- Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to collaborate effectively with firm leadership, internal teams, and external partners.
Preferred
- Experience in a professional services and multi-location organization
- Experience working with a PEO or external payroll/benefits providers
- Familiarity with HRIS and related systems
- Comfort supporting managers and employees across a range of different roles and seniority levels
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent education or certification