Human Resources Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Who you are:
You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.

Who we are:
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office.

We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact.

What the role entails:
The Human Resources Assistant participates in the daily operations of the Human Resources Department focusing on functions and services to support the HR Team. The Human Resources Assistant will be a vital member of the Department working closely with the HR team.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

• A team player who also has the ability to work independently.
• Is extremely organized with a demonstrated ability to handle a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Highly professional with excellent communication skills.
• Provides a high level of customer service along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Handles personnel matters and difficult situations with the highest levels of confidentiality, poise, and tact.

Essential responsibilities include: 

• Coordinate logistics of and prepare new hire orientation schedules.
• Conduct new hire orientation and office tours.
• Communicate internal updates such as new hires, transfers, status changes, and employee departures.
• Responsible for electronic personnel file management.
• Manage HR department inbox with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist to ensure timely responses to employee inquiries. 
• Respond to daily secretarial coverage needs, coordinator backup coverage to ensure attorneys have adequate and effective support.
• Track and manage time off for legal support staff and keep internal attendance calendar up to date.
• Support annual review processes by scheduling meetings, tracking status, and following up.
• Participate in review planning meetings, take notes and compile feedback into individual summaries.
• Plan and coordinate various Firm events and lead company cultural initiatives.
• Assist as needed with recruiting efforts including initial resume review, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and overseeing background check process. 
• Assist with coordination and overview of the annual Summer Intern program, including onboarding, scheduling of intern events, and communications.
• Assist with compiling and preparing various reports.
• Maintain required posted information and notices on the Firm Intranet.
• Assist with ongoing compliance efforts, including required posters and annual trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and skills:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Human Resources preferably within a law firm or professional services organization.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, HR related course work a plus. 
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through is a must; performs tasks with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness. 
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written across all levels
• Ability to analyze and present data in a meaningful way. 
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

TKD is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with alternating Mondays and the option to be remote Fridays. 

What you’ll love about us:
We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm.

Compensation & benefits:
The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum $65,000 to a maximum of $80,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, applicable education/certification(s), office location, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. Market and Firm factors are also considered.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO). 

More about the Firm:
TKD is a pre-eminent full-service firm focused on serving middle-market and larger business clients. We provide high-quality personalized service based on our client’s goals.

The strength of the firm lies not only in its experienced attorneys and congenial atmosphere but also in our holistic approach to law – serving businesses and individuals through commercial litigation, general corporate, real estate, construction-related matters, trust and estates, employment & labor law, as well as more specialized areas, including securities, not-for-profit and education, taxation, business-related immigration matters, international law, intellectual property, and bankruptcy, among others.

Our lawyers have also garnered several prestigious recognitions for their contributions to the profession and their clients. We have been selected by Crain’s NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City and listed on the National Law Journal’s Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized firms in the nation. Many of our lawyers are ranked in Chambers USA and included among Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.

TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on, among other characteristics, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations, in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting.

TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.