Firm Overview

Bates White is a boutique consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Recognized as a top workplace, the firm provides advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis to law firms, companies, and government agencies.

Through our supportive, collaborative, and collegial culture, we invest in our talent and provide opportunities for career advancement. We are proud to have been consistently ranked among the top firms in the Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms, named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the past nine years, and listed as a top consulting firm by Management Consulted.

If you are looking for a place to do high-quality work and have fun along the way, read below to discover how you can be part of our team. Learn more about our firm at: www.bateswhite.com.

What You’ll Do

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for understanding and applying employment laws, firm policies, and programs to fully engage with employees and support program administration. The Generalist has knowledge of the functional areas of learning and development, talent, management, benefits, performance, compensation, compliance, wellness, HR systems and technology, and diversity and inclusion. You will:

Manage the orientation program, ensuring smooth employee onboarding. This includes providing benefits information and assisting with enrollment.
Serve as the first point of contact for employees and supervisors with questions or issues on leave, benefits, policies, and general employment; coordinate and escalate to Sr. Manager of Benefits & Compensation as needed.
Attend and participate in employee performance discussions, disciplinary meetings, and terminations.
Conduct internal focus groups as needed to understand emerging needs and opportunities to inform policies and programming.
Provide counsel and guidance to managers/supervisors on a myriad of employee-related issues.
Conduct exit interviews and share key findings with the Director, Human Resources.
Draft employment verification letters and part-time agreements as needed.
Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Assist with preparing and submitting compliance reports to government agencies by pulling reports for compliance reporting (EEO-1, Vets-100, AAP planning).
Design and manage the firm’s wellness program, and identify and schedule various benefits events (e.g., health screening clinics and other wellness events).
Attend and participate in benefit renewal meetings.
Submit COBRA events via Flores and update applicable vendor websites for changes (e.g., UNUM for LTC).
Audit all benefit earnings and deductions quarterly against applicable vendor systems information and HRIS.
Prepare invoice reconciliations and submit invoices for approval to accounts payable.
Prepare and reconcile monthly wellness reimbursements for submission to payroll.
Run reports and update benefit tables from HRIS as needed.
Review and approve HR core data in UKG (i.e., new hires, terminations, sponsor changes, status changes, etc.)
Manage open enrollment and life event process creations in HRIS.
Support the annual open enrollment process by preparing presentations, documentation, and employee communications, and resolving issues.
Prepare data for benefits and salary survey submissions.
Update and maintain the wellness page on the firm’s intranet as well as other benefits pages at the direction of the Senior Manager, Benefits and Compensation.
Upload 401(k) deferral file, upload commuter benefit deduction file.
Engage with vendors when needed to resolve issues.
Work with Senior Manager, HR Systems to develop and test new UKG modules.
Document and update procedures and processes for UKG and benefits processes, as needed.
Identify and communicate interesting and relevant topics for the firm’s internal newsletter (e.g., benefits, wellness, health fair, etc.)

What You’ll Bring To The Table

Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of three years of relevant HR experience.
Experience working in a professional services environment a plus.
Experience with HRIS required; experience with UKG a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the firm.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Planning and organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently.
Ability to recognize and protect highly confidential information from disclosure.
Team player who is receptive to others’ input and ideas.
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
May require more than 40.0 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

What You Can Expect From Us

We are committed to providing an exceptional employee experience. You can expect:

Competitive compensation —the salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. This position is eligible for bonus compensation on a discretionary basis. The actual salary offered for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including qualifications and experience, education, external market data, and internal equity.
Compensation benefits package —includes tuition reimbursement up to $75K, low healthcare premiums, wellness benefits, and more! To learn about our benefits offerings, click here.
Hybrid work environment with three coordinated in-office days per week.
Open culture where your voice is heard, your input is sought, and your contributions are rewarded.
Fun and engaging culture including frequent social events.
Amenities that include a fitness center, rooftop terrace, standing desks, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snack, billiards, and ping pong.
Employee-driven community outreach program featuring fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions, etc.), volunteer opportunities, and matching funds along with our pro bono program.
Investment in your career through training programs, an assigned mentor and peer coach, and frequent feedback.
Networking opportunities through employee interest groups, Women’s Network, International Network, Diversity-Inclusion Council, and BWProud
Network.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Bates White is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at (202) 408-6110 or email your request to careers@bateswhite.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the Know your Rights Poster for more information.

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