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Human Resources Senior Coordinator
Sidley Austin
Chicago, USA
Full-time
Senior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Performance Management
- Act as primary back up for performance management role using Workday (business professionals) and Pilat (lawyers). This includes, but is not limited to launching processes, responding to emails, entering reviews, and troubleshooting questions.
- Along with the performance management role, test performance management cycles before process launches and for any enhancements in Workday (business professionals) and Pilat (lawyers).
- Compensation and Analytics
- Assist in lawyer promotion cycles including preparation of materials for committees and scheduling interviews with committee members and candidates.
- Prepare and edit communications and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and AI.
- Support lawyer year end activities, including providing HR support on subcommittees (scheduling meetings, taking notes, following up on outstanding items, managing year end documents in excel).
- Update process calendars in Asana annually.
- Onboarding and Personnel Records
- Assist with business professional new hire orientation logistics, including conference room arrangements, presentation materials, new hire folders, gifts, and paperwork.
- Audit and scan new hire paperwork to personnel files, and retrieve information from electronic personnel files as needed.
- Maintain current electronic personnel files for lawyers and business professionals.
- Enter and maintain accurate records in the Firm’s human resources information system Workday.
- Compliance and Departures
- Assist with departing employee paperwork and logistics.
- Route policy questions to the appropriate Human Resources team or director.
- Maintain the confidentiality of personnel, compensation, and employee relations information at all times.
- Department Operations and Development
- Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, conferences, and department activities.
- Work with the supervising director to prioritize competing requests across the teams supported.
- Act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies.
- Participate in Human Resources team meetings and cross-functional projects, with the opportunity to assume expanded responsibility across the functions supported.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as required and assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas
- Excellent proofreading skills, with a strong command of grammar and punctuation
- Ability to produce accurate work product with a high degree of attention to detail
- Preferred:
- Minimum 2 years of professional administrative experience, or a bachelor’s degree with relevant internship experience or coursework in Human Resources
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio or other organizational chart software
- Coursework, certification, or prior experience in Human Resources
- Demonstrated interest in building a career in Human Resources
- Prior experience in a law firm or other professional services environment
- Other Skills and Abilities:
- The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Sound judgment and the ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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- The target salary range for this role is:
- $55,000 - $68,000
- Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
- Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
About Sidley Austin
Legal Services5152 employeesFounded 1866
Private global law firm advising clients on complex transactions, restructuring, regulatory matters, investigations, and litigation.
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