Human Resources Associate Jobs in Seattle, WA

Location: Seattle, WA (On-Site)
Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Dubin Law Group is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as the first dedicated HR professional for our growing law firm. With approximately 70 U.S.-based employees across multiple Washington offices and remote employees in other states, we need someone who can independently manage day-to-day HR matters while building the policies and processes that will support our growth.

This is a hands-on role working closely with employees, managers, and leadership. The ideal candidate has sound judgment, handles sensitive matters with discretion, and is comfortable moving between employee relations, benefits, payroll, leave administration, and compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership
• Independently assess and investigate employee complaints and workplace concerns
• Coach managers on performance, conduct, conflict resolution, and documentation
• Advise leadership on corrective action, separations, and employment risks
• Manage compliance with federal, Washington, Seattle, and other applicable state and local employment requirements
• Administer protected leaves and workplace accommodations, including the ADA interactive process
• Own benefits administration, including enrollment, open enrollment, vendor coordination, and benefit audits
• Partner with Accounting on payroll and independently process payroll from beginning to end when needed
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HRIS updates
• Develop and improve HR policies, the employee handbook, manager guidance, and HR procedures
• Coordinate with outside employment counsel and other specialists when appropriate

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressive, substantive HR experience
• Current SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience independently handling employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective action, and terminations
• Significant experience advising and coaching managers and leadership
• Strong knowledge of federal and Washington employment requirements; familiarity with Seattle requirements is highly valued
• Experience supporting employees across multiple states
• Hands-on experience administering protected leaves, accommodations, and employee benefits
• Ability to independently process payroll from beginning to end when needed
• Experience building or improving HR policies, documentation, and operational processes
• Strong written communication, sound judgment, and discretion with confidential matters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as the primary HR resource for a small or midsize organization
• Experience establishing or formalizing an HR function
• Experience with Rippling or a comparable HRIS and payroll platform
• Experience in a law firm or other professional-services environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• $110,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Opportunity to build the foundation of the firm’s HR function
• Direct partnership with firm leadership
• Broad ownership across employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, and HR operations
• Meaningful impact on the employee experience as the firm grows

About Dubin Law Group:

Dubin Law Group is a growing personal injury law firm committed to exceptional client service and strong internal operations. We’re looking for a thoughtful, hands-on HR leader who can support our people and help build consistent, effective practices across the firm.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5+ years of substantive HR experience?
• Do you have a current SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification?
• Can you work full-time, on-site in Seattle?
• Have you independently handled employee complaints and workplace investigations?
• Have you independently managed benefits administration and processed payroll from start to finish?

Work Location: In person