Dechert

Dechert

Talent Advisory Generalist

New York · Full-time

Work authorization required$80k-$95kDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementLogisticsHRPerformance ManagementHRISEmployment LawCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Additional Job Description At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $80,000 to $95,000 annually.
  • Location(s) New York Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.

Responsibilities

  • The Talent Advisory Generalist serves as the coordination hub for the Advisory Team, responsible for the end-to-end project management of performance management processes across multiple firm populations, lifecycle management of talent programs, and HRIS knowledge and support.
  • This role oversees employee communications, manages time and absence escalation processes, and coordinates compliance training logistics, ensuring the seamless day-to-day delivery of HR programs and employee-facing initiatives across the firm.
  • Supports and coordinates culture-driven initiatives and events throughout the year, including themed weeks, Quarter Century Club activities, and appreciation gifts.
  • Project manages performance management processes for Attorneys, BSPs, and Paralegals.
  • Back up weekly and semi-monthly pay closes, ad hoc reporting, and Q&A support. Provide time and absence process and policy training to employees and managers.
  • Supports work authorization compliance, including visa administration and the collection and verification of I-9 documentation during the onboarding process.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and professionalism throughout.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, consistent with firm policy and applicable law.
  • Strong working knowledge of HR compliance, including federal and state employment law, I-9 and work authorization administration, visa processes, and California-specific regulations such as wage and hour law, workplace violence prevention, and leave requirements.
  • Experience supporting full-cycle performance management processes, including new hire and mid-year check-ins, annual evaluations, performance counseling, and formal warning documentation, with a strong commitment to accuracy and process integrity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client service orientation
  • able to draft professional communications, triage and resolve inquiries efficiently, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers at all levels.
  • Additional Job Description
  • At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $80,000 to $95,000 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.
  • Location(s)

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
  • PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred, with a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive HR generalist or advisory experience
  • prior experience in a professional services or law firm environment strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll platforms, including time and absence administration and pay close processes
  • familiarity with systems such as Workday, ADP, or Kronos preferred.

Compensation

  • Additional Job Description At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $80,000 to $95,000 annually.
  • Experience supporting full-cycle performance management processes, including new hire and mid-year check-ins, annual evaluations, performance counseling, and formal warning documentation, with a strong commitment to accuracy and process integrity.
  • Administers and coordinates New Hire Check-Ins, Mid-Year Check-Ins, and Annual Evaluations.
  • Support annual planning and maintain heavy coordination with the Payroll and HRIS Teams.

Benefits

  • New Manager Training, HIPPA training, Mental Health First Aid Training, California Workplace Violence Training, etc.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Supports work authorization compliance, including visa administration and the collection and verification of I-9 documentation during the onboarding process.
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