Human Resources Coordinator

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. 

We are looking for a Human Resources Coordinator based in our Chicago, IL or Houston, TX office to support our Austin, Houston, Chicago, and Dallas offices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure confidentiality of all Human Resources matters.
• Answer inquiries from firm personnel regarding policies and procedures, using discretion and judgment in providing information; escalate questions and issues as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential employee personnel records and update employee information in Workday; compile reports and analyze data.
• Verify employment information for current and former employees.
• Assist with immigration matters including maintaining files and monitoring critical deadlines.
• Assist with coordination of annual reviews and appropriate documentation.
• Manage invoices for payment in the ChromeRiver system.
• Assist in recruitment process by initiating and reviewing background checks and coordinating employee start dates and orientation.
• Work with the Conflicts department to ensure conflicts are cleared on all prospective attorneys and paralegals.
• Actively participate in the Firm’s Service Excellence Initiative; Assist in departure process; include exit interview forms and documents to communicate final pay and PTO accruals.
• Coordinate and plan HR events.
• Assist with other duties and projects as needed.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of experience in a comparable position with a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Workday experience preferred. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Must be capable of handling many tasks simultaneously and working under pressure.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in the evaluation of varied recruitment and other situations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, employees, and job applicants.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

OTHER:

• Availability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Pay Transparency Range:

Chicago: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $70,000-$82,000

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. 

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.