Senior Human Resources Specialist

Burnett Specialists
  • Austin, TX
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description


We are recruiting for a Senior Human Resources Specialist to serve as a trusted HR partner within the Austin office of an AmLaw 100 global law firm with a leading reputation in complex corporate, private equity, M&A, litigation, and finance matters. The firm has a significant international presence and advises many of the world’s largest companies, private equity firms, and financial institutions. 
Responsibilities 
  • Act as the primary HR resource for attorneys, business professionals, and office leadership, providing guidance, support, and solutions across a wide range of people-related matters.
  • Lead key moments throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, integration, employee engagement, mobility, transfers, and offboarding, ensuring every interaction reflects the firm's commitment to excellence.
  • Develop and execute programs that foster connection, wellbeing, inclusion, and community involvement while helping maintain a collaborative and high-performing workplace culture.
  • Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Human Resources, Manager of Administration, and Senior Director of Administration to support strategic talent initiatives and office priorities.
  • Handle employee relations issues, confidential documentation, and workplace concerns with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Maintain accurate HR records, coordinate employment documentation, support payroll-related processes, and ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures.
  • Partner with training and development teams to coordinate impactful learning opportunities and professional growth initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and leverage emerging technologies to enhance HR service delivery. 

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally within a professional services, legal, consulting, financial services, or similarly fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of HR practices across employee relations, onboarding, engagement, and HR operations.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAustin, TX

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Employee Relationsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Servicesunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Human Resources Managementunmatched
  • Human Resources Processesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Workplace Issuesunmatched

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