What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Coordinator position at Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill LLP?
Job Title: HR Coordinator
Position Summary:
The HR Coordinator supports the daily functions of HR with a unique focus on the firm’s training and professional development program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build and standardize processes as well as coordinate associated efforts. This role will assess needs, design and implement structured learning programs, and establish the systems, processes, and infrastructure necessary to support staff development. The position partners closely with firm leadership and practice group leaders to enhance skills, leadership capability, compliance, and overall performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Training Program Development, Delivery, & Strategy:
- Design structured curricula for onboarding, initial training, and ongoing development for all staff roles.
- Coordinate all onboarding and training plans with identified trainers/subject matter experts.
- Collaborate with practice group leaders to understand specific needs and identify existing gaps. Develop strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals and practice needs.
- Create competency frameworks for staff roles.
Training Program Infrastructure & Systems Implementation:
- Establish training policies, procedures, tracking mechanisms, and documentation standards. Regularly review metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Build a centralized training calendar and resource library (including mandatory compliance training).
- Own processes of tracking Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and ensure compliance with state bar requirements.
Human Resources Support:
- Assist in full-cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offer letters.
- Support performance management processes, including documentation, and annual reviews.
- Promote employee engagement initiatives and retention efforts.
- Support benefits administration.
- Ensure employee master files are maintained.
- Ensure familiarity with payroll process to serve as back up when necessary.
- Assist in processing employment status changes, terminations, and related documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (will consider past experience in similar role in lieu of degree)
- Strong facilitation, project management, time management, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
Optional experiences to be considered:
- 3 years of HR, training, or professional development experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Experience building or implementing a training function, LMS, or structured learning programs
- Working knowledge of CLE requirements and legal industry compliance standards.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic builder mindset with the ability to create structure in an evolving environment
- Strong relationship-building skills with staff, attorneys, and firm leadership
- Analytical and process-oriented approach
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven professional environment
Reporting Structure:
The HR Coordinator works closely with all office staff and attorneys and will report to the Operations Manager. The role is highly collaborative and will play a critical part in shaping the firm’s long-term professional development infrastructure.
Hours and Status:
This is a full-time non-exempt position, generally working about 40 hours per week on site. Additional hours and flexibility may be necessary at times to meet Firm needs.