Law firm HR Benefits Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the staff and attorney new hire enrollment process and orientation.
• Processing COBRA paperwork and benefit departure summaries for staff and attorneys.
• Assisting with open enrollment.
• Responding to employee inquiries via email and telephone.
• Handling a variety of routine data entry into the HRIS system.
• Maintaining employee and partner benefits electronic files.
• Assisting the Director of Health and Welfare Benefits, Benefits Manager, and benefits staff with administrative/clerical support as needed.
• Assisting with the firm wellness programs such as the annual Benefits Health Fair and Benefits Spotlight emails.
• Planning and attending in-person and virtual benefits-related meetings and events with the assistance of the Director of Health and Welfare Benefits and Benefits Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of office experience and/or experience working with databases.
• Prior law firm, professional services and/or benefits experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; proficiency in SharePoint is a plus.
• Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle several responsibilities/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Possess reliability, dependability, and motivation.
• Exceptional client service, both internal and external.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.