Law Firm Hiring for Payroll Specialist and HR Coordinator Job at New York, NY Full Time

We are a boutique law firm looking for a part-time efficient Payroll/Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to undertake a variety of HR administrative duties for our office. Hours are approximately 20 hours per week. You will facilitate HR functions like keeping track of employees records and supporting the interview process. Your role involves performing tasks with a focus to grow our company’s talent pipeline and improve our sourcing tactics. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of Human Resources as well as general administrative responsibilities. The candidate will be able to work autonomously and efficiently to ensure the end-to-end running of HR projects and operations. To succeed in this role, you should be familiar using HR software and tools and have experience working with PEOS. Ultimately, you should be able to contribute to the attainment of specific goals and results of the HR department and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
• Perform pay-roll functions with assistance from our PEO
• Redirect HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person
• Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll, personal information, leaves, turnover rates etc.) in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met
• Liaise with other departments or functions
• Support the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, issuing employment contracts etc.
• Assist supervisors in performance management procedures
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars
• Perform orientations, onboarding and update records with new hires
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
• Assist in ad-hoc HR projects, like collection of employee feedback
• Support other functions as assigned

Skills

• Proven experience as an HR coordinator or relevant human resources/administrative position
• Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices
• Strong ability in using MS Office
• Experience with HR databases
• In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities
• Familiarity with social media recruiting
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality
• Good organizational and time management skills
• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; additional education in Human Resource Management will be a plus

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10016