Job Title: HR Coordinator
Job Responsibilities:
General HR
- Gain a strong understanding of the relevant practice groups and HR Business Partner (HRBP) team.
- Develop meaningful relationships with attorneys and staff within assigned groups.
- Be regularly available to offer HR support to attorneys, assist in advisement on personnel issues, and stay knowledgeable on happenings within assigned groups.
- Organize and update tracking systems and documents and proactively seek ways for the HRBP and team to be more efficient.
- Communicate, administer, and interpret personnel policies and procedures to attorneys; provide Human Resources policy guidance and interpretation.
- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day of attorneys to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Employee Relations
- Under the direction of HRBP, assist with voluntary and involuntary separation processes, including processing departures and all relevant logistics.
- Assist with coordinating and conducting introductory and 45-day check-in meetings with newly hired attorneys; identify and raise issues to HRBP as needed.
- Under the direction of HRBP, liaise with attorneys or business staff to provide support as requested.
HRIS
- Prepare Workday notifications for all attorney actions and updates.
- Work with Shared Services Coordinator (SSC) to ensure HRIS transactions are processed timely and accurately.
- Assist attorneys with systems-related questions and efficiently generate relevant reports.
Performance Evaluations and Compensation
- Assist HRBP with the 45-day, mid-year, and annual performance review processes for assigned groups.
- Organize meeting logistics, compile necessary materials, and be available for on-site support for all performance evaluation meetings.
- Monitor reviews and distribute materials as needed; help attorneys with evaluation systems training and issues.
- Perform HR reviews of attorney and professional staff performance evaluations.
- Process necessary compensation, ratings, bonus adjustments, and promotions.
Compliance
- Liaise with Local HR, Attorney Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, and/or Compliance departments to ensure personnel records are received and filed appropriately.
- Support the HRBP with ensuring bar membership compliance and employment verifications.
Talent Management
- Assist with processing promotions, reduced schedule arrangements, office transfers, concurrent employment after hire, etc.
- Monitor attorney leaves, including participation in relevant calls and distribution of applicable memos and communication.
Other Responsibilities and Special Projects
- Provide assistance to HRBP, the larger HR team, and practice groups on various special projects, as needed.
- Be available to effectively field and answer a variety of questions, including but not limited to payroll, benefits, vacation, hours, etc.
- Liaise with HRBPs and centers of excellence including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Compliance, HRIS, and Compensation to provide support as needed in areas such as performance evaluations, transaction requests, employee relations, recruiting, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor's Degree in HR or a related field required.
- Minimum two years of related experience, Human Resources focused experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with HRIS and/or Workday systems preferred.
- The ability to work occasional overtime when needed and occasional regional office travel is required.
Salary Information:
For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $67, - $107,.
For positions in Washington, ., the salary range for this job posting is: $62, - $99,.
The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Legal Terminology and Additional Information:
- This is an "at-will position," meaning the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
- The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. They value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the law firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- The law firm reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
