Human Resources Coordinator

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King & Spalding, a leading global law firm, is currently seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join the New York City office.u00A0The individual in this position provides Human Resource support for the New York office as well as Chicago office including participation in recruiting, coordination of office functions, new employee orientation, and special projects as assigned by the Associate Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Manager. This role offers the opportunity for motivated individuals to join an innovative and collaborate environment focused on providing the highest quality of services.The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.u00A0 Eligible employees may participate in King & Spaldingu2019s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, a profit-sharing plan, discount programs, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.Essential Job FunctionsOffice Functions:Ensures confidentiality of all Human Resources issues, employee and Firm matters.Answers inquiries from Firm personnel regarding Firm and Human Resources policies and procedures.u00A0 Researches Firm policy to respond to questions, using discretion and judgment in providing information.u00A0 Escalates questions and issues that cannot be resolved to the Associate Director and Human Resources Manager.Maintains confidential employee personnel records in Perceptive Content and updates employee information in Workday.u00A0 Compiles reports from database as needed. Responds to requests for verifications of employment information for current and former employees (supported with the appropriate releases) according to the Firm policy.u00A0 Responds to requests from the New York State Department of Labor/Illinois Office of Employment Services regarding unemployment insurance claims.Assists in the planning of social and training events such as but not limited to Staff Appreciation Week, Flu Shots, CPR training.Processes department expenses through Chrome River for budget purposes.Interview and Hiring:Assists in the recruitment and scheduling interviews of Business Services personnel.Interviews candidates for open Business Services positions for the NY and Chicago offices.u00A0 Prepares offer letters for prospective employees. Requests background investigation reports on viable candidates and monitors the status.u00A0 At times, may be required to assist the background check vendor in completing employment/education verifications.In liaison with the Conflicts department, ensures conflicts are cleared on all prospective attorneys and paralegals.Creates new hire ticket in Cherwell HR tracking system to begin the onboarding process.Sends welcome emails and applicable on-boarding paperwork to new hires for their completion.u00A0 New Employee Orientation: Schedules orientation meetings and training for all new employees. Assists in conducting orientation for all new employees and attorneys in the New York office. Benefits Administration: Answers inquiries regarding medical, disability, life insurance, vacation, PTO, open enrollment and other benefits or services. Other Responsibilities: May assist in preparing departure checklists and forms for staff and attorneys. Assists with other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Manager in New York.Successful candidates are detail oriented, efficient and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high volume environment.u00A0 Candidates should have well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel proficiency and must demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and oral). u00A0Strong interpersonal skills are needed to work with a wide range of personnel and contacts outside the firm. u00A0Candidates must have strong organizational abilities necessary to manage a high volume of work and must be capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure to meet deadlines.u00A0 Candidates are required to have a bacheloru2019s degree and at least two years' of prior work experience in a law firm or similar environment.We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2000 lawyers and business professionals in 23 locations worldwide.u00A0 We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

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