HR Business Partner

Estimated Salary: $115,000-$135,000 annually This is a Hybrid role, with an expected in office presence in our NY Metro area offices About Us Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a full-service, rapidly growing, and entrepreneurial law firm focused on an interdisciplinary approach to the practice. Our team is composed of thought leaders across a variety of practice areas, including some of the nation’s leading voices on web3, taxation, and a variety of other fields.

We bring together experts across all of our departments to achieve extraordinary results. With us, respect, appreciation, and quality of life come first and foremost. We care deeply about the people we bring into our firm and offer a unique emphasis on professional development, marketing, and overall balance. We work collaboratively across the entire firm to drive client success.

About the Role

The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to firm leadership, providing comprehensive human resources support across all office locations. This role is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, driving employee engagement, managing talent acquisition and retention, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and firm policies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional services or law firm environment and a proven ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Manage full-cycle recruitment for attorneys (associate and lateral hires), paralegals, and administrative staff positions. Develop and maintain relationships with law schools, legal recruiters, and professional organizations. Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure successful integration of new hires.

Ensure compliance with all hiring processes. Employee Relations & Engagement Serve as a trusted resource for employees regarding HR policies, workplace concerns, and career development. Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner. Develop and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.

Performance Management & Development Administer the firm’s performance review process for attorneys and staff, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual evaluations. Identify training and professional development needs and coordinate relevant programs and resources. Support leadership development initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance Assist with compensation benchmarking and salary administration to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices. Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, leave management, and employee inquiries. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and New York State and City employment laws.

Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook as needed. Payroll Processing Process payroll for all employees, including attorneys and staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Review and verify timekeeping records, overtime calculations, and pay adjustments. Coordinate with finance and accounting on payroll funding, reconciliation, and reporting.

Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly. Review tracking of paid time off; update time off policies annually.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role. Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Knowledge of multiple state laws and experience working with employees in multiple states throughout the US.

Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel between Rockville Centre and New York City offices. Ability to travel to other office locations as needed.

Preferred: Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. Experience with legal industry-specific HR matters, including attorney development, partnership track considerations, and bar admission requirements. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan with firm contribution. Generous paid time off and holidays. Hybrid work flexibility.