Reed Smith LLP
Job Description
Pittsburgh
Job Title:
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Human Resources Specialist
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FLSA Status:
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Non-Exempt
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Job Code:
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Specialist III
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Date Written:
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01/04/02
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Department:
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Human Resources
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Revision No.:
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Reports To:
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Senior Manager, Human Resources
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Revision Date:
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4/24/12
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Schedule:
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Regular Business Hours
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Date Posted:
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4/24/12
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Position Summary
This position is
responsible for the day-to-day functions for the Human Resources Department.
While maintaining a high level of confidentiality and under the
supervision of the local Senior Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources
Specialist will perform basic administrative duties relating to staffing,
compensation, benefits, employee relations, and other special projects as
assigned for the Pittsburgh office of Reed Smith with a customer base of
approximately 400 partners/employees.
Working under the direction
of the Senior Human Resources Manager, the duties include but are not limited
to creating, preparing, and maintaining HR communications and new
hire/termination paperwork, providing miscellaneous support services to the
Administrative Management staff, interacting on a regular basis with other
service departments (e.g., Payroll, Benefits, IT, Guest Services, Reed Smith
University, etc.) and with HR employees in other offices. Special
projects such as designing presentations and forms, coordinating volunteer
activities, developing programs and procedures, and conducting research
efforts via the Internet and with professional organizations will also be
required.
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Essential Functions
Human Resources
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Other Responsibilities
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Requirements
Education:
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College degree or some formal HR training preferred.
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Experience:
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Previous HR experience or internship and law firm or service
environment experience a plus.
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Skills:
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Requires strong customer service orientation and organizational
skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment, a
professional demeanor, and the ability to provide an excellent first
impression of the Firm. Must work well with all levels of Firm
personnel, establish effective working relationships throughout the Firm, and
react to difficult situations appropriately. Confidentiality is a must.
Must be highly motivated, creative, flexible, adaptable to change, and
results-oriented. Strong computer skills including knowledge of
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Flexibility, accuracy, creativity,
and attention to detail a must. Excellent communication skills, both
written and verbal. Must have high degree of poise and professionalism
when interacting with internal and external contacts. Excellent
prioritization and problem-solving skills.
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Other
Supervisory
Responsibilities: |
None.
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Equipment
to be Used: |
Must be able to operate computer and other office equipment such
as fax, scanner, calculator, telephone, etc.
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Typical
Physical Demands: |
Requires manual
dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers,
fax machines, calculators, telephones and other office equipment. May
be required to walk to other Pittsburgh office locations as needed.
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Typical
Mental Demands: |
Requires strong
customer service orientation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requires the ability to multi-task and handle projects from various
individuals. Must also address diverse issues on a daily basis.
Must be able to handle stressful situations and interact with various
personalities at all levels in the Firm. Must be able to make judgment
decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Must be able to grasp
and apply new ideas.
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Working
Conditions: |
Occasionally called
upon to work in excess of 40 hours per week or work through lunch, including
attendance at occasional evening or weekend Firm-sponsored events.
Works in a typical office setting.
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Please submit resume to:
Joanne Christopher
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Reed Smith LLP
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225 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1200
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Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Fax: 412-288-3063
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jobs@reedsmith.com
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~ no phone calls please ~
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