Human Resources Coordinator

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, a global law firm established in 1792, serves a diverse client base, including many of the world's leading financial institutions and corporations in more than 50 countries. We have earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve our clients' goals.

We are currently seeking an Human Resources Coordinator who will be responsible for providing support to our HRIS and other related HR systems. This role will support the HRIS Specialist in reporting, maintaining and auditing data, implementation of new HRIS tools and modules, and overall HRIS system administration. The HR Coordinator will sit within the larger HR team and assist with general HR tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of all employee data, managing entry, updates, and audits
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and train HR staff and other employees on HRIS system usage
• Assist HRIS Specialist with monthly reporting, including communication to Business Services department heads
• Support various HR platforms relating to performance reviews, compliance trainings, and anniversary recognition
• Provide full data and metrics for annual industry and compliance surveys
• Assist in maintenance of scheduled and ad hoc report writing tools for end users
• Act as backup for data entry in the Firm’s HR system
• Create and maintain employee files and assist with departmental filing
• Respond to requests for employment verifications
• Monitor and respond to department email
• Support on department initiatives including, but not limited to, Staff Appreciation, Holiday Party, Wellness Programs
• Provide ad hoc support to Global HR Department team members as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2 + years of experience in Human Resources with at least 1 year of HRIS support
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative, professional environment
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility for overtime as needed

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location from which the applicant will be performing the job.

EEOC: Cadwalader is an equal opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local law.